Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity for people to join our court advocacy team. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in working with women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference. Full training will be provided.

To provide a sensitive, pro-active short to medium-term domestic abuse advocacy, support, and information service to victims/survivors of domestic abuse who are referred to ADACS, focussing on those most at risk. This will be done by telephone and face to face as required. To work with clients at high or medium risk or who have a case proceeding to court.

Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity for people to join our court advocacy team. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in working with women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference. Full training will be provided.

To provide a sensitive, pro-active short to medium-term domestic abuse advocacy, support, and information service to children and young people who are victims/survivors of domestic abuse who are referred to ADACS, focussing on those most at risk. This will be done by telephone and face to face as required. To work with clients at high or medium risk or who have a case proceeding to court.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

Job Purpose

To provide the highest possible standard of support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. Carry out all work to the highest possible standards in accordance with professional ethics, Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) policies and procedures, National Care Standards and other relevant legislation.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assess needs of individual children and young people who access AWARE services.
• Carry out robust risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of individual support and group work offered to children and young people who use AWA services.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of recreational opportunities for children and young people who use the AWA outreach service.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing a positive and supportive atmosphere within AWA and good public relations out with the organisation.

Job Activities

• To act as a ‘key worker’, providing practical and emotional support for children and young people who have experienced Domestic Abuse.
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise the support and services available to children and young people e.g. schools, social work, and health agencies.
• To work with colleagues and relevant partners in the planning, running and evaluation of group work programmes for children and young people.
• To prepare relevant reports for Children’s Panels, court proceeding and case conferences when necessary.
• To maintain accurate and up to date records in accordance with AWA policy.
• To plan and deliver age appropriate play/recreational opportunities for children and young people.

Other

• Actively participate in support and supervision, team meetings and interagency meetings.
• Utilise AWARE recording systems and carry out all work to the highest possible professional standards and in accordance with AWA policies and procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for continuing professional development.
• To contribute to the evaluation of the AWA service.
• Participate in effective communication systems within the team.
• Develop and maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere within AWA.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the scope of the post. The post holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the duties as detailed above. This list is not exhaustive and may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the service.

These posts are subject to PVG Disclosure. Women only need apply. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

• To work as part of the Women’s Support Service to support and empower women who have experience of domestic abuse. In doing so, providing a quality service that meets legal requirements and AWA standards, policies and guidelines.
• To promote the work of AWA in the local and wider community and work in partnership with others to develop services and provide support within the community.
• To work with a wide range of women who may have complex needs
• To participate as part of the team in the on-going development of services to women who have experienced domestic abuse through the outreach service.
• To provide the highest possible standard of practical and emotional support to women, either living in refuge or their own homes, who have experienced domestic abuse
• To carry out all work to the highest possible standards in accordance with professional ethics, AWA policies and procedures, National Care Standards, Scottish Women’s Aid National Service Standards and other relevant legislation.

Please download the Job Descriptions Pack below to find out more about the Community Worker role.

• To work as part of the Limitless Project to support and empower young women who have experience of domestic abuse in their own relationships. In doing so, providing a quality service that meets legal requirements and AWA standards, policies and guidelines.
• To promote the work of AWA in the local and wider community and work in partnership with others to develop services and provide support within the community.
• To work with a wide range of young women who may have complex needs
• To participate as part of the team in the on-going development of services to young women whether in refuge, re-housed from refuge or through the outreach service.
• To provide the highest possible standard of practical and emotional support to women, either living in refuge or in their own homes, who have experienced domestic abuse
• To carry out all work to the highest possible standards in accordance with professional ethics, AWA policies and procedures, National Care Standards, Scottish Women’s Aid National Service Standards and other relevant legislation.

Please download the Job Descriptions Pack below to find out more about the Young Women's Worker role.

• To work as part of the MIA Project to provide an independent advocacy service to women who have experienced domestic abuse. The post holder will work directly with women offering advocacy services out in the wider community.
• To promote the work of AWA in the local and wider community and work in partnership with others to develop services and provide support within the community.
• To work with a wide range of women who may have complex needs
• To participate as part of the team in the on-going development of services to abused women whether in refuge, re-housed from refuge or through the outreach service.
• To provide the highest possible standard of practical and emotional support to women, either living in refuge or in their own homes, who have experienced domestic abuse
• To carry out all work to the highest possible standards in accordance with professional ethics, AWA policies and procedures, National Care Standards, Scottish Women’s Aid National Service Standards and other relevant legislation.

Please download the Job Descriptions Pack below to find out more about the Lead Practitioner -Domestic Abuse Advocacy role.

• To work as part of the CEDAR Project to develop and manage a community group work programme for children, young people and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse.
• To assist in the promotion, development, management and delivery of the CEDAR 12-week community group programme.
• To oversee and deliver the CEDAR programme, managing referrals, scheduling and delivering groups and provide support to co-facilitators.
• To carry out assessments with children, young people and their mothers or carers to establish if the group is suitable.
• To act as a single point of contact for both referrers and families.
• To carry out all work to the highest possible standards in accordance with professional ethics, AWA policies and procedures, National Care Standards, Scottish Women’s Aid National Service Standards and other relevant legislation.

Please download the Job Descriptions Pack below to find out more about the CEDAR Coordinator roles.

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Sessional Workers required on an ad hoc basis

Hours by negotiation

Salary £13.28 per Hour

Applicants must be highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

These posts are subject to PVG Disclosure. Women only need apply. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

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Applicants must be highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals. It is essential to have previous experience of supervising volunteers.

This post will involve evening and weekend working.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

These posts are subject to PVG Disclosure. Women only need apply. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).