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* 36 hours per week. Position on scale dependent on experience.
* WSM170136
Role
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time member of staff to join our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.
If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children, and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one-to-one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills, then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.
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.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 27th January. 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.
Applications must meet the person specification to be shortlisted.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: 4.30pm on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Interviews will be held: Friday 14th February 2025
Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.
Please note only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Purpose of Post: The overall aim of this post is to support young people to establish a reference group and other group activity to amplify young survivors' voices, offer peer support and connection, engage in consultations, lead on awareness-raising campaigns, and influence the work of LRCC and the Violence Against Women partner agencies in Lanarkshire.
Purpose of Job: To deliver specialist therapeutic support and information services to young survivors aged 12 years+ affected by sexual violence, at our main premises, at outreach locations across Lanarkshire and via virtual methods.
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.
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.
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.
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