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Job Opportunities
Vacancies at Women's Aid National Office
No vacancies at present
Vacancies in the domestic violence sector
For more info about these vacancies, please call the organisation advertising the job and not Women's Aid National Office.
Wirral - Project Worker/Group Worker
Sheffield - Outreach Follow Up Support Worker
East Sussex - Domestic Violence Services Manager
Sheffield - Female Support Worker (Domestic Abuse, P/T)
Leeds - Relief Housing Support Workers
Leeds - Relief Children's Support Workers
Refuge, Midlands - Domestic Violence Services Manager
We now also advertise tender opportunites.
WIRRAL WOMEN & CHILDREN’S AID
FULL TIME PROJECT WORKER/GROUP WORKER
35 hours per week Salary: £20970 p.a
Flexible day and evening shifts to include weekends and public holidays
An exciting opportunity to continue and develop a group programme to complement the work of our existing dedicated team in supporting abused women and children
Previous experience of facilitating group work essential. Must have knowledge of the theories around family relationships and conflict
This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check
For further information and application pack please ring 0151 643 9766 or e-mail:
Closing date for applications: 30/09/10
Women only need apply – Section 7.2(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) applies to this post
SHEFFIELD WORKING WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT (SWWOP)
We are a small voluntary sector project and registered charity, working with very vulnerable women who are involved in street sex work. We have a regular outreach service which provides harm reduction and advice to women on the streets, and the ‘REST’ service which supports women to exit street sex work.
Due to a successful funding bid for a new post to expand our service, we are wishing to recruit a female* Outreach Follow Up Support Worker to join our team. She will be someone who has experience of working with vulnerable women, understands the complexities of street sex work, and is committed to SWWOP’s ethos.
This is a part-time post of 20 hours per week at a remuneration of £24,882 pa pro rata plus 8% pension. The post is initially for 12 months, with a possible two year extension.
Closing date: 6th October 2010 5pm
Interviews: 25th October 2010
For further details and to download an application pack, please go to: www.swwop.org
SWWOP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointees are required to undergo an Enhanced Criminal Records Check
* This post is covered by the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Section 7(2) (e) and is specifically for a woman worker
INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
Career Opportunities
Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) specialises in providing support, emergency accommodation and advocacy services to people who are experiencing or escaping domestic abuse. We have the following vacancy:
Refuge Manager (full-time) – based in Harrogate.
Your role will be to manage a small staff team who provide emotional and practical support to women and children living in refuge accommodation. You will ensure that the refuge is managed in line with health and safety requirements, that staff are provided with good support and that women and children receive a high quality and fair service.
You will have experience of managing a similar project, thorough knowledge of the causes and effects of domestic abuse, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving WAFE national standards.
Salary: £25,472 - £30,011 + 5% non-contributory pension & health benefits
All posts are open to women applicants only as Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7 (2) (e) applies.
For more information or an application pack please visit www.idas.org.uk, email director@idas.org.uk or send a 61p SAE to Sarah Hill, P.O Box 487, York, YO26 0AS clearly stating which application pack you require.
Closing Date: 17th September
Interviews: 27th September
Domestic Violence Services Manager
Ref: EM1
Salary: Circa £32, 000 per annum
Do you want an outstanding management role calling upon all your versatility, judgement and tact? Do you have the ability to motivate and communicate well with others? Then consider this opportunity to manage our East Sussex sites. Responsible for managing the delivery of refuge services in the East Sussex area, you will ensure that a secure and supportive environment for women and children escaping domestic violence is provided.
This role requires a versatile individual, with proven experience of managing and motivating staff. You will have strong interpersonal and management skills. You must also have knowledge of domestic violence issues and experience of working in either women’s refuge/residential setting. A recognised social work/housing/management qualification would be desirable.
As member of the management team the postholder, will be required to be on call at all times. Also you will be expected to provide direct out-of-hours cover as required – including during bank holidays.
All candidates must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and child care voucher scheme.
To apply for this role, please download the recruitment pack, by visiting our website http://refuge.org.uk/working-for-refuge/.
Closing date: 17th September 2010
*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.
Due to the nature of this position an enhanced CRB disclosure will be required.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
BROKEN RAINBOW
Experienced Helpline staff (London, SE16)
Broken Rainbow UK runs the only National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline providing confidential support to all members of the LGBT communities, their family & friends, and agencies supporting them.
We are recruiting experienced Helpline staff to provide support to callers on our helpline during specific hours. You will have telephone helpline experience, ideally within an LGBT and/or DV setting. Training will also be provided.
All staff will also be required to attend Broken Rainbow induction, training, and pass a formal evaluation. Support, and supervision will be provided. This post requires the applicants to positively identify as an LGBT person.
Currently we are looking to increase cover on:
Mondays & Thursdays 2pm to 5pm
Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
We have a rolling programme. The induction and training will be: mid Sept 2010.
We are looking for both:
- Paid Sessionals
- Helpline Volunteers
For more information and to apply, please download an application form on our website: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/jobs.html
Deadline for applications: 8th September 2010
ASHIANA SHEFFIELD LTD
Ashiana is a Sheffield-based charity supporting vulnerable Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) women and children who are survivors of domestic or family abuse, or who have been trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation. We provide safe and culturally appropriate emergency accommodation; support for women and children to move on to independent accommodation; and support for women and children to continue to live in their own homes/tenancies.
We have a vacancy for a:
TEMPORARY PART-TIME FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER: DOMESTIC ABUSE
• Employer: Ashiana Sheffield Ltd
• Location: Sheffield
• Contract: The position will be initially for 12 months (subject to funding)
• Hours: 18.5hrs per week
• Salary: £10,500
We are looking for a worker who has a good understanding of the needs of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee women and children experiencing domestic or family abuse, and experience of managing complex needs. As the work is mainly based in the refuges it is essential that the successful candidate has the ability to work on their own initiative and manage their own workload.
An ability to speak a community language is desirable. Applications are particularly encouraged from speakers of Arabic and Chinese as they are currently under-represented in this organisation.
For a Job Description and Application pack, please email: r.mullan-feroze@ashianahelp.org.uk or send an A4 sae to Rachel Mullan-Feroze, Ashiana, Knowle House, 4 Norfolk Park Rd, Sheffield S2 3QE
Closing date for applications 5pm 24th September 2010
Interviews will be held the following week.
This post is exempt under Section 7 (2) (d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore we will be considering female applicants only.
Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau.
Ashiana is a company limited by guarantee Registered No 05853854: Charity No. 1120401.
Director
Salary: £30-32,000 (pro rata if part time)
Hours of Work: We are able to offer 35 hours (full time)
Or 28 hours (part time) for this position
We are looking for an outstanding individual to share our passion and commitment to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse in Stockport.
The Director will be responsible to the Board of Trustees for driving the strategic and operational delivery and development of the organisation. This is an exciting role in which the right person will lead a motivated team to deliver excellent services to tackle domestic abuse.
Please follow the link below to find out more
http://www.morganhunt.com/clients/Stockport-Womens-Aid
Closing date: Monday 6th September 12noon
First Stage Interview date: 14th & 15th September 4pm- 8pm
Second Stage Interview: 21st September time - tbc
LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
LWA’s aim is to protect women and children from the damage that domestic violence can inflict on their lives.
Female* Outreach Worker
Part-time post – 22 hours per week
SCP 25-27(£ 22,537– £24,044 pro rata)
Temporary contract until the end of March 2011 – extended subject to funding
*The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 S7(2) (E) applies
You will plan and deliver two weekly support groups for women who are affected by Domestic Violence. The role will also involve some one to one work with women outside the group as well as the direct supervision of one Support Group Co Facilitator as well as co ordination of the Outreach service.
You will also run four drop in sessions per week in health settings, offering women experiencing domestic violence emotional support and information about their options around domestic violence, and will act as a gateway into other support services for women through signposting and referrals.
This role requires that you possess the ability to remain calm when working with people in crisis, and experience of supporting marginalised and vulnerable women with a wide range of support needs.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the issues facing women affected by domestic violence, excellent advocacy skills and experience of facilitating groups.
Closing Date: Monday 13th September Interview will be held: Monday 20th September
Female* Relief Housing Support Workers
£9.31 per hour
Daytime, night shifts and weekends
We are looking for female Housing Support Workers to support women with complex needs who have experienced domestic violence and are living in our refuges and safe houses.
The successful candidates will have:
• A good understanding of the complex support needs of survivors of domestic violence
• Experience of working with survivors of domestic violence
• Ideally have experience of working in the social/ health care/ supported housing fields and Ideally have experience of working in supported housing
Interview dates to be confirmed
Female* Relief Children’s Support Workers
£9.31 per hour
Evening & weekend work.
We need sessional Children’s Support Workers to facilitate play and activity sessions for children who are living in our refuges. Successful candidates will have a relevant child care qualification and experience of working with children who have witnessed and experienced domestic violence.
You can download the application pack from www.leedswomensaid.org.uk
Or to request a pack please call us on 0113 246 0401 or email us at louise@leedswomensaid.org.uk
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Lavena Lawrence on 0113 380 4805 regarding Outreach & Relief Children’s Support Worker positions and Janice Fife or Marcia Bravo on 0113 380 3863529.
Leeds Women’s Aid is fully committed to the principle of equality of opportunity.
Domestic Violence Services Manager – Midlands
Asian** Communities
Ref: DDVM1
Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum
Do you want an outstanding management role calling upon all your versatility, judgement and tact? Do you have the ability to motivate and communicate well with others? Then consider this opportunity to manage our Midlands sites. Responsible for managing the delivery of refuge services in the Midlands, you will ensure that a secure and supportive environment for women and children escaping domestic violence is provided.
This role requires a versatile individual, with proven experience of managing and motivating staff. You will have strong interpersonal and management skills. You must also have knowledge of domestic violence issues and experience of working in either women’s refuge/residential setting. A recognised social work/housing/management qualification would be desirable.
Please note that for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of providing support to Asian woman and should speak at least one Asian language.
As member of the management team the postholder, will be required to be on call at all times. Also you will be expected to provide direct out-of-hours cover as required – including during bank holidays.
All candidates must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and child care voucher scheme.
To apply for this role, please download the recruitment pack, by visiting our website http://refuge.org.uk/working-for-refuge/.
Closing date: 17th September 2010
*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.
**Section 5.2(d) of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies to this post.
Due to the nature of this position an enhanced CRB disclosure will be required.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Fylde Coast Women’s Aid
Trustee needed!
Fylde Coast Women’s Aid provides high quality services to women, children and young people affected by domestic violence in the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area of Lancashire.
We are looking for a trustee (women only - section 7 sex discrimination act applies) to join our well established, friendly and motivated Board. This is not an onerous role; you receive a handover a full induction to the organisation and training. If you are interested in being involved with a dynamic agency and taking on a leadership role to support strategic and service development we would like to hear from you.
Fylde Coast Women’s Aid is committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of our work and we’re particularly keen to increase representation of key groups – these include disabled women, women from black and minority ethnic groups, and bi-sexual women.
Full support in the role of trustee is provided including training, and reimbursement of expenses in return for your time and commitment.
If you would like to know more please contact our Chief Executive, Marilyn Haye on 01253 752014 or fcwr@hotmail.com
