Women's Support Worker

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Job description

Women's Support Worker - Women's Aid East and MidlothianHours: 14 hours a week part timeSalary: £21,559 to £23,310 per annumLocation: East Lothian, MidlothianHolidays: 6 weeks entitlement annual leave, rising to 8 weeks annual leave after one year of employment (pro rata)Pension: 5% employer contribution to a personal pension plan on completion of 3 months employment.Part Time Post: Fixed Term Contract until September 2022 based in Midlothian, this post is a job share.The Social Care Community Partnership are currently recruiting for 1 part time Women's Support Workers for Women's Aid East and MidlothianWAEML provides information, support and accommodation to women (including trans-women), children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. As a Women's Support Worker you will provide the highest possible standard of support to women, children and young people accessing the service.As a Support Worker, travel across East Lothian and Midlothian is required therefore a driving licence and access to a car is essential.WAEML positively welcomes applicants from within all sections of the community although are exempt under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only women need apply.Key responsibilities:To provide emotional and practical support over the telephone or face to face to women who have been subjected to domestic abuse.To meet with women as a key worker on a regular and planned basis, developing and reviewing individual support plans and risk assessments.To complete in partnership with women, all necessary paperwork and begin the process of applying for housing benefit and any appropriate income benefits.To prepare relevant reports for children's panels, court proceeding or case conferences where necessary and accompany women to such meetings as the need arising.Perform administrative tasks in a timely way to ensure smooth running of the service. Provide quantitative and qualitative information on support and related issues regularly and written reports, as required.Support the managers and colleagues in achieving team and WAEML objectives, regularly attending team/ other relevant meetings. Work collaboratively, assisting colleagues as appropriate.Qualifications and experience:Minimum of 2 years' experience working within the field of domestic abuse.SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.Must be a member of the PVG Scheme (you can apply for a PVG through The Social Care Community Partnership).Essential car owner post.How to apply:For more information about this job opportunity, please click apply and submit your CV to The Social Care Community Partnership or contact Steve More or Charlotte Hickey on for a confidential discussion.About The Social Care Community Partnership:The Social Care Community Partnership is Scotland's premier social care recruitment agency, sourcing and placing Social Care professionals, support staff and administrators throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. We have Investors in People Gold Award Status and Investors in Young People Award. The Social Care Community Partnership is a registered employer with the Scottish Social Services Council.INDCW