Women's Support Worker - Domestic Abuse, West Lothian

West Lothian Women’s Aid (WLWA) is the sole charitable organisation in West Lothian working to provide information, support and accommodation to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse in the area.

As part of a team, you will be passionate about working in line with our core values to grow a culture of safety, honesty, and empowerment. We are committed to having the right people in the right positions at the right time and as such you will share our values and be passionate about making a difference as you support women through a very challenging time in their lives.

We believe that in addition to having the desired competencies your character and values are what will enable you to be a good fit in the organisation and team.

This vacancy is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate.

This role focusses on offering practical and emotional support to women who have experienced domestic abuse. Support is offered to women who are living in our safe accommodation and on an outreach capacity. The successful candidate(s) will have at least 2 years of experience in a role where you have supported vulnerable clients. You will also hold an SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to undertake this upon completion of your probationary period.

The successful candidate(s) will have at least 2 years of experience in a role where you supported vulnerable clients.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme. West Lothian Women’s Aid positively welcomes applications from all applicants who identify as women within all sections of the community particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community.

This role is being readvertised, we politely ask that previous applicants who have already applied do not re-apply.

THE VACANCY ATTRACTS THE RATE OF £25,969 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT PER ANNUM (£14.27 PER HOUR) AND 4% CONTRIBUTORY PENSION. THESE ROLES ALSO INVOLVE PARTICIPATION IN AN OUT OF HOURS ON-CALL ROTA (ONCE EVERY 6-7 WEEKS) WHICH ATTRACTS ADDITIONAL PAYMENT. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8 AUGUST @ 9AM. INTERVIEWS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE WEEK OF 16/19 AUGUST 2024.