Women’s Support Worker

Hours of Work: 35 per week (excluding unpaid lunch break)

Salary: £29,093 pa

This post is funded by South Ayrshire Council

Purpose of the post

The purpose is to provide a range of information, advocacy and face to face support services to women that access our service independently or by referal, and to deliver this service within our office premises.

• Provide support and information by telephone or in person.
• Work with women to identify their needs, goals and to make informed choices.
• Undertake support planning and risk assessment in consultation with women and carry out regular reviews.
• Refer to or advocate iwth relevant agencies and services.
• Assess the suitability of refuge accommodation on an individual basis.
• Provide assistance with applications for benefits, grants as part of the support plan.
• Update our database system daily with all contact and the nature of the support.
• Participate in the delivery of an on-call service to refuge residents.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Promote the work of South Ayrshire Women’s Aid and the rights and needs of women, children and young people.
• To undergo any training necessary to carry out the functions of the post.
• To perform other duties from time to time as directed by the manager.

Qualification requirements - a relevant qualification at level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of the SSSC.

A full driving licence is required and the use of a car to enable travel throughout South Ayrshire.

This post is subject to membership of PVG scheme. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

Charity Number SCO02364 Company Limited by Guarantee No: 339514

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2024 at 12 noon

• Please Note: Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

For an application pack email: recruitment@sawamail.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,093.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• SVQ Level 6 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/04/2025
Reference ID: Women’s Support Worker