* £17,339 per annum for 20 hours per week.
Role
Background of Dundee International Women's Centre
DIWC has been in existence for over 55 years and aims to promote and create opportunities for women's social, political and economic inclusion and for the advancement of education. The Centre has developed an expertise in working with women, particularly those from black and ethnic minority communities, living in Dundee and environs and runs a programme of social, recreational and educational activities along with specialty projects.
DIWC reviews its aims and objectives on an annual basis, setting out clearly the work of the Centre for the forthcoming year. In order to ensure the effective implementation of these objectives, each staff member is expected to contribute to the planning process and to prepare and work to an individual work plan in relation to their key areas of work.
Our values are: Trust, Respect, Support, Equality, Approachability.
Main purpose:
The RES Education and Support Worker will lead a project to develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of education and training on Violence Against Women (VAW), with a specific focus on the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women, both within the centre and in the wider community. The role involves delivering learning sessions on various VAW topics, providing 1:1 support to women attending the centre who are experiencing domestic abuse, offering assistance with disclosures, and linking women to specialist VAW services in Dundee. The role will ensure the identification of risk, focusing on safety and support through a trauma-informed approach.
Application notes
Please do not send a curriculum vitae as this will not be considered.
Please note, all applications and relevant recruitment documents will be held confidentially and destroyed after 6 months, apart from application documents relating to the successful candidate.
Your completed application should be submitted via email by sending it to mail@diwc.co.uk.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 9th March 2025 at midnight. Please note that applications submitted after this date and time will not be accepted.
Interviews will be conducted the week beginning 17th March 2025.
This post is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equalities Act 2010 and is open to women only.
Please note this post is a 20-hour post.
* On site: Office based in Dundee International Women's Centre. Remote working is not available due to the nature of the role.
This role involves advertising, recruiting, and providing training and support to all existing and new volunteers at the centre.
Job Purpose
To inspire and lead DIWC’s dynamic project team, driving excellence in service delivery and fostering a supportive, high-performing environment. This pivotal role will enhance the centre’s operational effectiveness, continuing to empower the team to make a meaningful impact in the community. By taking on key operational responsibilities, the Team Leader will enable the Manager to focus on strategic growth, securing funding, and ensuring DIWC’s long-term sustainability. This is an exciting new role created for the centre in 2025, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
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