Womens Aid -' East and Midlothian
We are looking a Duty Support Worker to join our dynamic team.
WAEML provides information, support and accommodation to women (including trans-women), children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children and young people, this may be the job for you.
1x Duty Support Worker (Job Share) Job Ref: REF DSW
This post attracts a Salary up to £23,310 per annum (pro rota)
(Salary scale: £21,559 to £23,310 per annum pro rota)
We have a Part-Time job share vacancy (14 hours per week) for an experienced support worker within our team to deliver individual and group work support to women. This role specifically will work in our duty service.
We are looking for enthusiastic feminists who share our core values. You will be expected to demonstrate a gender-based and trauma-informed approach to service delivery and will be expected to take a multi-agency approach to your work.
Candidates ideally have a minimum of 2 years work experience within the violence against women or similar field. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement and you should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare. You will be required to register with the SSSC as a Housing Support Worker.
This post is available on a fixed term until September 2021. Travel across East Lothian and Midlothian is required therefore a full current driving licence and constant access to a car is essential.
WAEML positively welcomes applicants from within all sections of the community although are except under Schedule 9(Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only women need apply. We would particularly welcome bilingual applicants.
Closing date for all applicants is 4pm on Thursday 3rd of December 2020
With interviews taking place on Monday 7th . Request an application pack from Nancy Ross on 0131 561 5804 or go online at www.womensaideml.org
