Caledonian Woman's Worker - Justice Service - Galashiels

Job Details

Grade: 8A

Hourly Rate: £21.04 - £22.83

Salary: £38400.70 - £41667.44 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Justice Social Work Service are looking to recruit to a full time Caledonian Woman's Worker post, this is to fill a recent retirement. This is a protected characteristic post- so is only open to female candidates.

Within this role you will be expected to provide a high quality, proactive, holistic service with a range of support through evidence-based interventions to women who have experienced domestic abuse specifically, to increase the safety of women and children and whose partner or former partner is attending the Caledonian Men’s Programme

We are a small, friendly and innovative team. You will be provided with regular supervision and team leaders make a point of being available for consultation or support. We promote flexible working, which would include some office and home working, although the majority of this work will take place within the local community of the women you will support.

Essential

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent/HND in Social Care; or an equivalent qualification or range of experience in a social work, domestic abuse or criminal justice related field

Evidence of domestic abuse training or other training on wider Violence Against Women issues. Evidence of specialist advocacy training e.g. PDA in Domestic Abuse Advocacy (IDAA qualification) or a willingness to achieve this within 24 months

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Morag Campbell by telephone on 01896 664140 or by email at MCampbell@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.