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

2 weeks ago

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

Charity No. SC011689| Company No. SC316350

Women's Support Worker (Ref:
WSS110823)
36 hours per week
£24,092-£26,919 per annum (position on scale dependent on experience)

Fife Women's Aid are looking to recruit support workers to join our Women's Support Team.

domestic abuse.

The successful applicants 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. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional
payments are made for this role).

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

we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.****If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack,
CEO at

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 Monday 28th August 2023

Interviews will be held**:
Tuesday 12th September 2023
**sectors of the community.
Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the post of
:Women's Support Worker - Ref: WSS110823
This document provides information on the Job Description and Person Specification for the above

Please ensure that you read the information in this document fully before completing your

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Closing date: 4.30pm on Monday 28th August 2023

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th September 2023
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 Title:
Women's Support Worker


Job purpose:

The purpose of the post is to provide women's support services for Fife Women's Aid
which provides services to women, children and young people who have experienced
domestic abuse.

Contribute as a team member to meeting the aims and objectives of Fife Women's Aid.


Reporting to:
Team Senior


Key activities:


  • To undertake assessment, risk assessment, support planning, review and evaluation with women who
have experienced domestic abuse.


  • To act as key worker assisting women with individual support issues using a trauma-informed and
person-centred approach, providing one-to one basis, and/or group support.


  • To provide women with assistance regarding benefits and practical housing issues, safety planning
and emotional support.


  • To liaise on behalf of women with external agencies. Help develop positive working relationships with
key partner agencies and stakeholders.


  • To participate in women's support duty cover as required.
  • To actively participate in the general day to day running of the refuges, working with the Housing
Management Team to comply with policies and procedures in health, hygiene and safety in refuge
accommodation. This includes working directly with women to ensure compliance, maintenance of
accommodation and adherence to refuge rules.


  • To work collaboratively with others to provide an integrated and effective service for women and
families.


  • To maintain up-to-date knowledge on legislation, policy, local and national developments affecting
children, young people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.


  • To work within FWA policies and procedures as well as standards required by legislation, policy,
funders and registered bodies, ensuring Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC requirements are
met at all times.


  • To undertake service user involvement activities as well as service development.
  • To contribute to service and organisational objectives.
  • To promote equality and anti-discriminatory practice.
  • To show commitment to ongoing personal development.
  • To perform other duties as reasonably required by the Team Seniors, Operational Lead or
    CEO.
**PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, training, and relevant experience Essential Desirable
At least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant


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2 years of experience in a social care setting (employed or voluntary)
DThis post holder must become registered by SSSC

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Competencies
Essential Desirable**Knowledge of domestic abuse
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Knowledge of adult support and protection
D
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