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Job Details
* 21 hours per week (exact working pattern to be negotiated but must include a Wednesday)
* Pay Rate: £28,950.77 (pro rata for this role is £17,370.46)
* Pension Contribution of 8%
* Optional on-call allowance of 7.5%
* 30 days’ annual leave per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
* 12 public holidays per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
* Training and development opportunities
* Reimbursement of mileage & necessary expenses
Position Overview
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid (EDWA) is looking for a passionate and skilled individual to lead our early intervention and prevention work with young people aged 11-18. This vital role aims to prevent domestic abuse by promoting healthy relationships and empowering young people to challenge harmful behaviours.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children and Young Person's Prevention Worker, you will:
1. Design and deliver educational workshops across schools and community settings in East Dunbartonshire.
2. Address key topics such as healthy relationships, emotional well-being, and challenging misogynistic behaviours.
3. Collaborate with schools and partner agencies to develop tailored interventions.
4. Develop creative resources and engage with diverse audiences.
5. Provide post-session support by signposting further resources or referrals.
6. Ensure robust monitoring and reporting to demonstrate the impact of the work.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should have:
* Experience in delivering engaging educational workshops tailored for young people.
* An understanding of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A deep awareness of teenage culture and social media platforms.
* Strong organisational and IT skills.
* A commitment to feminist principles and gender equality.
Additional Information
The role is based in Bishopbriggs but will involve work across East Dunbartonshire. Attendance will be required at weekly team meetings in our main office in Kirkintilloch. Flexibility and the ability to travel throughout the area are essential.
This is a new post funded by East Dunbartonshire Council through the Children & Families Wellbeing Fund for 1 year, with the opportunity to reapply in Year 2.
Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.
Application Notes
Please email applications to edwomensaid@aol.com no later than Friday 28th February 2025 at 4pm. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If you need any help completing the form, please contact us.
We hope to hold interviews during the week commencing 10th March 2025.
Women only need apply. The post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note - CVs will not be accepted and we will be unable to consider incomplete applications.
We are a registered charity providing information, support, and refuge to women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse. Scottish Charity Number SC047155.
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