An opportunity has become available within the Children and Young People’s Team at CASWA. We are looking for two hard-working, dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team. Key responsibilities will include working directly with children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse on a one-to-one setting, providing person-centred and led support. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and flexible and have proven experience of supporting children and young people in a similar environment. The post requires applicants to be SVQ qualified in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification). Applicants should have an understanding of domestic abuse and violence against women. In addition, applicants should demonstrate a willingness to participate in the awareness raising work of the service.
Role Requirements: - * Qualification suitable for SSSC registration
*Driving license and transport
*Post subject to PVG Enhanced Disclosure checks
The successful candidates will be required to support children and young people throughout Caithness and Sutherland and will be office based in one of our offices, with the opportunity to work flexibly, as agreed with Line Manager.
These posts are funded and subject to on-going evaluation and are open to women only: (Equality Act 2010 Work Occupational Requirement Exception, Schedule 9 Paragraph 1)
Please email info@caswa.org.uk or Telephone 0345 408 0151 for an application pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 25th February 2025
Registered Scottish Charity No SC-034356