South Ayrshire Womens Aid
South Ayrshire Womens Aid

Charity registered in Scotland SC002364

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid provides information, support, advocacy and refuge for women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse.  We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.


Current vacancies

Children and Young People’s Support Worker

  • Full time
  • £28,246
  • South Ayrshire
  • Closing 19th June 2023

The post holder will provide services to children and young people with experience of domestic abuse within refuge accommodation and throughout South Ayrshire area. These services are delivered:

  • While children and young people are resident in our communal refuge or in the dispersed accommodation available to us.
  • On a follow-on basis when they move to permanent accommodation from refuge.
  • When children and young people access the service independently on an outreach basis.
  • When children and young people are referred by agencies and others.

Qualification requirements – a relevant childcare qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC.

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

This post is subject to membership of PVG scheme. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

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Women’s Support Worker (Outreach)

  • Full time
  • £28,246
  • South Ayrshire
  • Closing 19th June 2023

The purpose is to provide a range of information, advocacy and face to face support services to women that access the service independently or by referral and to deliver this service in an outreach capacity within South Ayrshire. Participation in an On Call rota for families living in our refuge accommodation.

All staff are expected to promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with women who may have multiple and complex needs.

Qualification requirements – a relevant SVQ qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC or willing to work towards.

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

This post is subject to membership of PVG scheme. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

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This vacancy has now closed

Refuge Support Worker

  • Full time
  • £26,424
  • South Ayrshire
  • Closing 29th July 2022

This post is funded by the South Ayrshire Council

Purpose of the Post:

Ensure the smooth running of the refuge with particular regard to maintaining a comfortable standard of accommodation and the provision of a support service for women accessing our refuge.

Provide follow on and Outreach support to vulnerable women within South Ayrshire.

The post holder will work with a range of agencies and multi- disciplinary partnerships with a focus on improving outcomes for women and their families.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensure refuge accommodation is safe and to a reasonable standard.

Liaise with the relevant agencies for homeless accommodation.

Deliver support services to women

Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of our refuges.

Work with women to identify their needs, goals and to make informed choices.

Undertake support planning and risk assessment in consultation with women

All staff are expected to promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with women who may have multiple and complex needs.

Qualification requirements – a relevant SVQ qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC or willing to work towards.

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

This post is subject to membership of PVG scheme. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

Shortlist
This vacancy has now closed

Women’s Support Worker (Outreach)

  • Full time
  • £26,424
  • South Ayrshire
  • Closing 29th July 2022

This post is funded by the Scottish Government until March 2025.

Purpose of the Post:

The purpose is to provide a range of information, advocacy and face to face support services to women that access the service independently or by referral and to deliver this service in an outreach capacity within South Ayrshire. Participation in an On Call rota for families living in our refuge accommodation.

All staff are expected to promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with women who may have multiple and complex needs.

Qualification requirements – a relevant SVQ qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC or willing to work towards.

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

This post is subject to membership of PVG scheme. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

Shortlist
This vacancy has now closed

Women’s Support Worker (Outreach)

  • Full time
  • £26,424
  • SAWA main office, Ayr
  • Closing 21st February 2023

This post is funded by the Scottish Government.

The purpose is to provide a range of information, advocacy and face to face support services to women that access the service independently or by referral and to deliver this service in an outreach capacity within South Ayrshire. Participation in an On Call rota for families living in our refuge accommodation.

All staff are expected to promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with women who may have multiple and complex needs.

Qualification requirements – a relevant SVQ qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC or willing to work towards.

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

Shortlist
This vacancy has now closed

Refuge Support Worker

  • Full time
  • £26,424
  • SAWA Refuge Accommodation
  • Closing 21st February 2023

This post is funded by the South Ayrshire Council

Ensure the smooth running of the refuge with particular regard to maintaining a comfortable standard of accommodation and the provision of a support service for women accessing our refuge.

Provide follow on and Outreach support to vulnerable women within South Ayrshire.

The post holder will work with a range of agencies and multi- disciplinary partnerships with a focus on improving outcomes for women and their families.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Ensure refuge accommodation is safe and to a reasonable standard.
  • Liaise with the relevant agencies for homeless accommodation.
  • Deliver support services to women
  • Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of our refuges.
  • Work with women to identify their needs, goals and to make informed choices.
  • Undertake support planning and risk assessment in consultation with women

All staff are expected to promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with

women who may have multiple and complex needs.

Qualification requirements – a relevant SVQ qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC or willing to work towards.

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

Shortlist