Women's Support Worker - Glenrothes, United Kingdom - Fife Women's Aid

Fife Women's Aid
Fife Women's Aid
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Glenrothes, United Kingdom

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Freephone Support Line for Children & Young People:


Freephone Support Line for Women:


Business Line:

Suite 1 | First Floor | Saltire House |Pentland Park | Glenrothes | KY6 2AL

Charity No. SC011689| Company No. SC316350
**Women's Support Worker - Job Ref HF011220
20 hours per week
£24,092-£26,919 per annum (pro rata) (position on scale dependent on experience)

Fife Women's Aid are delighted to be launching a new service for women experiencing domestic

abuse and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to develop this service.

The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with

a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in

accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for

women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from

domestic abuse.

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability

to work on their own as well as part of a team.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women's services. This will be at

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.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack at

Closing date
:4.30pm on Thursday 11th January 2024

Interviews will be held
:
Thursday 25th January 2024

Job Ref HF011220
Dear Applicant,

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:Women's Support Worker
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Closing date: 4.30pm on Thursday 11th January 2024

Interviews will be held:
Thursday 25th January 2024
We thank you for your interest in our work with women, children and young people who have

experienced domestic abuse.

Yours sincerely

Kate McCormack

Kate McCormack

CEO

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Women's Support Worker

The Support Worker role will work within the Housing First approach which provides permanent
housing, along with ongoing assertive but flexible support, directly to homeless individuals. There
is a focus on harm reduction and sustaining tenancies within the community.

These posts have been funded in recognition that women's experience of homelessness can differ
from men and of the strong link between homelessness and violence against women.


Job purpose:

The purpose of the role is to provide creative permanent housing solutions, whilst providing
trauma informed support in line with the Housing First principles:

  • People have a right to a home
  • Flexible support is provided for as long as is needed
  • Housing and support are separated
  • Individuals have choice and control
  • An active engagement approach is used
  • The service is based on people's strengths, goals and aspirations
  • A harm reduction model is used

Reporting to:
Team Senior


Key activities and responsibilities

  • Ensure high-quality, face-to-face support is delivered which emphasises service user
choice and control and meets the needs of both women and funding bodies in terms of
positive outcomes.


  • Ensure effective trauma-informed assessment, support planning, reviews and case
management takes place in accordance with contractual time frames and relevant policies.


  • Carry out risk assessments, safety planning and checks as required.
  • To participate in ensuring Housing First provides safe and secure accommodation for
service users, in accordance with legislation, established codes, customs and practices.


  • Work collaboratively with service users, ensuring the actions within support plans and other
activities are addressed in a timely, professional, and appropriate manner.


  • Adopt a multi-agency approach to supporting women, including co-ordinating case
conferences, and involving other support providers in assessments and reviews and
ensuring effective outcomes for service users.


  • Ensure good communication with other staff and volunteers working with service users so
they are aware of, and involved in, addressing the needs of women as defined by their
support plans.


  • Use motivational interviewing as on
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