1 x Family Support Worker
- Part time
- £23,751 – £25,545 pro-rata
- East Lothian and Midlothian
- Closing 1st July 2022
- Advertised from 9th June 2022
- 19 hours per week. This post attracts a Salary up to £24,801 per annum (Salary scale: £23,751 to £25,545 per annum) Pro Rata
- Job Ref: FSW-1
Role
WAEML provides information, support and accommodation to women (including trans-women), children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children and young people, this may be the job for you.
We have a part time (19 hours per week) vacancy for an experienced support worker within our team to deliver individual and group work support to children and young people. We are looking for enthusiastic feminists who share our core values. You will be expected to demonstrate a gender-based and trauma-informed approach to service delivery and will be expected to take a multi-agency approach to your work.
Candidates ideally have a minimum of 2 years work experience working with children or young people. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement and you should hold a qualification in children’s development, learning or similar.
This post is available on a fixed term until 30.06.2023 (With Possible extension on securing funding).
Travel across East Lothian and Midlothian is required therefore a full current driving licence and constant access to a car is essential.
In return you can expect:
- A comprehensive induction process
- A commitment to your professional training and development
- Access to employee benefits, optical cover, dental cover, counselling services and more*
- Access to cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly work environment
- Excellent working conditions and ongoing support
- 5% contribution to workplace pension scheme
WAEML positively welcomes applicants from within all sections of the community although are except under Schedule 9(Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only women need apply. We would particularly welcome bilingual applicants.
Application notes
Closing date for all applicants is Friday 1st of July at 12 noon, Interviews via Teams will take place on Wednesday 13th July 2022.
Request an application pack from Nancy Ross on 0131 561 5804 or go online at womensaideml.org
*these benefits are accrued after successful completion of probationary period
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Finance Officer
- Part time
- £26,922 – £29,716 pro-rata
- We are currently working from home with desk space available at our Edinburgh office and have a hybrid model in development.
- Closing 20th July 2022
About Us
Zero Tolerance is a Scottish charity working to end men’s violence against women by promoting gender equality and by challenging attitudes which normalise violence and abuse. We are a values-led organisation and seek to continually improve the way that we integrate feminism, equality and diversity into our internal and external work. Recently this has included an HR policies review that resulted in enhancements to employee benefits such as parental leave, and the introduction of miscarriage and menopause policies; a salary review to ensure our salaries are fair and competitive; and whole-team training on equalities issues including disability and anti-racism. Later this year we are planning a piece of work on feminist leadership.
Zero Tolerance has a commitment to diversity and challenging all forms of inequality alongside gender inequality. We would be particularly keen to encourage applicants from Black Minority and Ethnic, LGBT, disabled, migrant and other backgrounds currently underrepresented within the women’s sector.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to provide a professional finance function and support us to operate as a sustainable charity and responsible employer. You will be responsible for the day to day management of Zero Tolerance’s financial systems and lead on development of organisational and project budgets, as well as provide quarterly management accounts and compile quarterly Board finance reports. The Finance Officer will also provide financial information to support funding bids and other regulatory requirements.
What We Need
With excellent financial acumen, attention to detail and the ability to present financial information clearly to a range of audiences, the successful candidate will have a sound understanding of office practices and procedures. You’ll have practical bookkeeping experience and thorough knowledge and understanding of financial systems including use of financial software. You will also have:
- Understanding of budget and forecast management techniques
- Confidence in liaising on financial matters with external partners
- Ability to organise and manage own work to meet deadlines under pressure and work flexibly in response to changing priorities
- Excellent IT skills, with good working knowledge of MS Office and advanced user of Excel
What We Offer
As well as a competitive salary, we offer an excellent pension scheme (6% employers’ contribution) and 28 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays. We have a flexible working hours policy, and actively encourage continuous professional development for all our employees. We also offer annual pay progression, and operate a grading structure based on four salary bands. New employees start on point 1 of each salary band and receive annual increments until the top of the band is reached. This role is Band 2 £26,922 – £29,761.
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Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Women’s Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women with experience of domestic abuse. Candidates should have a good understanding of working with people who have experienced trauma, have experience in providing direct support and have good communication skills.
The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
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.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA Women’s Support service and the support worker role. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 28th June 2022. 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 are looking to recruit a full-time Women’s Support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.
This role will provide information, advice, advocacy, and support to women who contact Fife Women’s Aid as well as carrying out trauma informed assessment and intervention.
Applicants for this role should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting and have a good understanding of supporting people who have experienced trauma.
The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and 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 Tuesday 28th June. 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.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sharlene Taylor, Team Senior on 07714609374.
Applicants must meet the person specification to be shortlisted.
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time Crisis Support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.
This role will provide information, advice, advocacy, and support to women who contact Fife Women’s Aid as well as carrying out trauma informed assessment and intervention. The Crisis Support Worker will provide short-term intervention to meet immediate needs.
Applicants for this role should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting and have a good understanding of supporting people who have experienced trauma.
The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and 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 Tuesday 28th June. 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.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sharlene Taylor, Team Senior on 07714609374.
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