Localities support Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Edh (with Salaries)

Localities Support Worker
Edinburgh Women's Aid —Edinburgh
- £31,816.30 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
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256900 (AW) Administration & Clerical Assistant
NHS Scotland —Edinburgh
- £26,696 - £28,988 a year
5d
Support Practitioner – Edinburgh & the Lothians
Carr Gomm —Lothian
- £13.75 - £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
Sales Assistant - Edinburgh
J Barbour and Sons —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- POS
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Support Practitioner – East Lothian
Carr Gomm —East Lothian
- £13.75 - £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
Service Manager - North East Locality Office
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £67,457 - £80,569 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
12d
Support Practitioner – East Lothian (Female Only)*
Carr Gomm —Edinburgh
- £13.75 - £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
1d
Social Work Assistant
Fife Council —Fife
- £31,761.26 - £34,914.86 a year
- Weekend availability
- Employee discount
8d
Home Carer
Fife Council —Fife
- £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
257384 Rotational Physiotherapist
NHS Scotland —Edinburgh
- £34,544 - £43,039 a year
- Call to connect
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
1d
Assistant Practitioner
NHS Scotland —Kirkcaldy
- £31,537 - £34,303 a year
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
3d
Homefirst Team Practitioner
Falkirk Council —Falkirk
- £34,957 - £38,834 a year
- Temporary
- Discharge planning
1d
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Mental Health - CG
NHS Scotland —Fife
- £111,430 - £148,064 a year
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
2d
GP PARTNER / SALARIED GP WITH VIEW TO PARTNERSHIP
NHS Scotland —Glenrothes
- Communication skills

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256900 (AW) Administration & Clerical Assistant
NHS Scotland —Edinburgh
If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to…
£26,696 - £28,988 a year
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Localities Support Worker

Edinburgh Women's Aid -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Part-time
£31,816.30 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

SVQ
Safety plans
Experience working with children
Bachelor's degree
Computer skills
Signposting to community resources
Partnership liaison with statutory agencies for safeguarding
Multi-agency care coordination

Full job description

EDINBURGH WOMEN'S AID

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Localities Support Worker

Hours: 21 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday 9am -4.30pm

Duration: Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Salary: £31,816.30 (£19,090 pro rata) SCP 26

Location: 4 Cheyne St, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB

Responsible to: Senior Localities Worker

Peers:Localities Workers, Women’s Support Workers, EDDACS workers, Complex Needs Service Senior, Children and Young People’s Support Workers.

Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays pro rata

This role is subject to satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership.

Job Purpose

The Edinburgh Locality Support Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women in Edinburgh, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse, in accordance with SSSC Standards. This role encompasses practical and emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive comprehensive, person-centred support in a safe and supportive setting. Support is delivered through telephone support, one-to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.

This post is open to hybrid working between office and home, if the candidate can evidence an appropriate environment for home working, ensuring confidentiality and privacy for service users making contact through telephone or online methods. Travel within Edinburgh to meet service users will be required as well.

Main Duties

Provide 1:1 support to women affected by domestic abuse.
Offer information, safety planning, and emotional support tailored to individual needs.
Advocate on behalf of service users with external agencies such as housing, welfare, and legal services.
Support women attending multi-agency meetings.
To ensure that women who are identified as high-risk of harm are prioritised for safety planning, MARAC actions are completed, and joint working with partner agencies to reduce the risk of harm to them and their children at the earliest opportunity
Work with statutory and third-sector partners to coordinate appropriate support for women.
Ensure multi-agency actions are followed up to benefit service users.
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with GDPR and EWA policies.
Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development.
Adhere to all EWA policies and procedures, ensuring high standards of practice.

Other Duties

Ensure that EWA policies and health and safety procedures are adhered to whilst working in the community/in office and ensure that any matters are raised with the relevant managers.
Ensure information and signposting opportunities with the Locality are up to date.
Participate in regular evaluation to ensure the service continues to meet the needs of service users.
Attend and participate at team meetings and training.
Participate in regular support and supervision.
In co-operation with the Localities Senior develop a personal skills and training plan.
Assist with the running of our service by being flexible in your approach to this post and carrying out other duties as requested by management that are consistent with this post.

Please note- the above list is not exhaustive

Person Specification

Essential

Recognized qualification (e.g., Social Work, Community Education, SVQ Level 3) or equivalent experience.
Experience of advocating for women in a domestic abuse related service or with other vulnerable clients.
Clear understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and ability to work within this ethos.
Experience of and commitment to building and working in partnership with other agencies and stakeholder to ensure successful outcomes for women and children.
Knowledge and understanding of child protection regulation and the impact of domestic abuse on children.
Good computer skills: competent in Word, Excel and Outlook; and good data collection and monitoring skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to actively listen to others and to challenge others constructively.
Ability to plan, prioritise own workload and work independently.

Desirable

Experience in service development.
Familiarity with external funder requirements and reporting.
Experience/understanding of MARAC and DALAG processes.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

Edinburgh Women’s Aid is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Company No: SC237521

Registered Charity No: SC028301

Pay: £31,816.30 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH4 1JB

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