- Advertised from 11th July 2022
- Hours of work: 35 per week exclusive of lunch breaks.
Role
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).
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below.
Charity Number SCO02364 Company Limited by Guarantee No: 339514
Closing Date: Friday 29th July 2022
***Please Note*** Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
For an application pack email: recruitment@sawamail.org.uk
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Children & Young People’s Support Worker
- Part time
- £28,702 pro-rata
- Kilmarnock, providing services throughout East Ayrshire.
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable children & young people? Are you passionate with the energy to provide high quality individual and group support for children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Are you able to demonstrate a flexible, practical and positive approach to working with children and young people? Do you have an understanding and awareness of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgmental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes equality and empowerment? If so we would like to hear from you.
Women's Outreach Support Worker
- Part time
- £28,702 pro-rata
- Providing services throughout East Ayrshire
- Closing 3rd May 2024
This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy and commitment to provide high quality support for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Do you have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgemental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes safety and empowerment?
If so, we would like to hear from you.
Fife Women’s Aid are expanding our early intervention response and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.
Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 17th April 2024. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
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It is essential that you have experience of working with women who have experienced gender-based abuse. A suitable qualification that meets with Scottish Social Services Council housing support registration is required. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid. It is essential that you are bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu.
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