CYP Refuge and Follow On Worker

Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow on services and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow. We are looking for experienced women who have the innovation and passion to drive our services forward.

CYP Refuge and Follow On, 1 x 35 hour post

Salary £27,851, plus 7.5% Out of hours Allowance

Fixed term to 31^st March 2022

Our Children and Young People team provide vital support to children dealing with the trauma of domestic abuse and leaving their home. They ensure that children are given a service which is driven by them and meets their needs. Our service includes 1-1 therapeutic support, therapeutic focused group work and free play sessions for children from birth to age 18. You will also provide support as children move on from refuge. An important part of this role will be the development and delivery of innovative and creative groupwork.

It is essential that you have experience of providing face to face 1-1 support and groupwork for children of all ages who have experienced gender based violence, along with experience of carrying out Risk Assessments and support planning. You must have a relevant qualification for working with children and young people such as SVQ Level 3 Social Service (Children and Young People).

Further information regarding the vacancies including application packs are available on our website www.glasgowwomensaid.org.uk.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 15^th March 2021.

Glasgow Women’s Aid is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants will be subjected to disclosure check through the PVG Scheme.