* 35 hours per week, exclusive of lunch breaks.
Role
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a women’s worker to provide support to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid supports women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage, and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black, and Minority Ethnic community.
Experience of working with women and knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse, forced marriage, and honour-based abuse on women from minority ethnic backgrounds is required.
A suitable qualification that meets the needs of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) housing support registration is required; otherwise, training will be provided.
The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and the values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid.
Application notes
Completed application forms or a Curriculum Vitae (CV) are acceptable (see covering letter for more information).
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Funder: Glasgow City Council Community Fund.
Please note: Women only need apply (under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010).
Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support, and temporary accommodation for women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow-on services, and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow.
CYP Outreach and Prevention Worker
Are you passionate about children and children’s rights? Do you enjoy working with children and do you have experience of working with children who have experienced trauma? We are looking for a CYP Outreach and Prevention Worker to join our team and provide vital support to children dealing with the trauma of domestic abuse. Our service is delivered to school-age children, predominantly in a school environment. You will provide therapeutic 1-1 and focused group work to children and young people ensuring the service is driven by them and their needs. You will also deliver our unique prevention programme to schools across Glasgow to educate children and young people about domestic abuse in an age-appropriate way.
It is essential that you have experience of supporting children and young people who have experienced gender-based violence. A qualification relevant to working with children and young people, such as SVQ Level 3 Social Service (Children and Young People), is also required. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.
Therapeutic Support Role
The purpose of this role is to provide therapeutic support to women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. You will support women in their own community on a 1-1 and group work basis. You will provide practical and emotional support through support planning and will advocate for women to ensure their voices are heard and that they are getting the support they need. An important part of this role will be the development and delivery of innovative and creative group work.
It is essential that you have experience of providing support to women who have experienced gender-based violence. A suitable qualification such as HNC Social Services or SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare is essential. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.
Training and Development Worker
As a Training and Development Worker, you are responsible for the internal and external training across the organisation. You will deliver internal training, carrying out training needs analysis to ensure learning and development needs are being met. You will also develop and deliver a programme of Domestic Abuse Awareness to external organisations and the public to promote awareness of domestic abuse and to improve service responses to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
It is essential that you have experience of developing and delivering training on sensitive topics such as gender-based violence, trauma, or abuse. It is also essential that you have knowledge of and a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid.
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