WOMENS SUPPORT WORKER X 1

Please Downlead the application and email nancy@womensaideml.org. Do not apply through My Job Scotland we do not accept CVs

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.

Women’s Support Worker 1 Positions

1 x 35 contract ends 30.06.2023

(Salary scale: £21,559 to £23,310 per annum pro rota)

.We have a vacancy for an experienced support worker. We are looking for an enthusiastic feminist who shares 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.

Ideally candidates should have a minimum of 2 years work experience. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement and you should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards a qualification to meet registration requirements of Housing Support Workers (SSSC).

All posts are available on a fixed term basis. Travel across East Lothian and Midlothian is required therefore a full current driving licence and constant access to a car is essential.

In return you can expect:

· A comprehensive induction process

· A commitment to your professional training and development

· Access to employee benefits, optical cover, dental cover, counselling services and more*

· Access to cycle to work scheme

· Family friendly work environment

· Excellent working conditions and ongoing support

· 5% contribution to workplace pension scheme

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 19th of November at 12 noon Interviews will take place via Zoom on the 23rd of November.

Request an application pack from Nancy Ross on 0131 561 5804 or go online at www.womensaideml.org

WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs

*these benefits are accrued after successful completion of probationary period