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Job Purpose: As part of a team, the role of the Women’s Support Worker is to offer practical and emotional support with women who have experienced domestic abuse. The Women’s Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of services and related activities across the area.
Hours of Work 21 - 35 hours per week - to be agreed with successful applicant.
Salary £25,218 (pro rata)
Location Skye & Lochalsh
Key Outcomes:
- Services will be delivered and developed in line with identified need in the community and in the refuge accommodation
- The local communities will be aware of the services available
- Other community organisations will be working alongside us to ensure women receive the best possible support
Key Activities:
Services will be delivered and developed in line with identified need in the community and in the refuge accommodation
- Accept referrals and work with women to develop, implement and review support plans
- Using a person-centered approach, listen to and provide support with women experiencing domestic abuse in a one to one and/or group setting
- Working alongside women to support them emotionally, practically, and socially
- Supporting women to reconnect with communities to lead a safe, healthy, and confident life
- Working with colleagues, support mothers and children to participate in activities that boost family bonding, self-esteem, and confidence
- Identifying gaps in service and working with the team leader to explore opportunities to close identified gaps
The local communities will be aware of the services available
- Working with colleagues across Ross-shire deliver awareness raising events about domestic abuse
- Ensure information is available across the area
Other community organisations will be working alongside us to ensure women receive the best possible support
- Raise awareness of our services with other organisations
- Provide training to other professionals about domestic abuse
- Attend local meetings as appropriate
General
- Taking personal responsibility for continuing professional development
- Working within a feminist framework
- Positively promote the feminist analysis of domestic violence and the work of Ross-shire Women’s Aid in the community
· Participate in RWA events and meetings
· Follow RWA policies and procedures
· Participate in learning and development events
· Keep up to date with relevant legislation and practice
Additional Requirements
The responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time-to-time without changing the general character of the level of responsibility entailed. As the geographical area covered by RWA is significant, a current driving license and regular access to a car is essential.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,218.00 per year
Work Location: In person
