Women's Refugee Support

1 week ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom International Women's Group Full time

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN GROUP

ACTIVE & EMPOWERED NEW SCOTS

The International Women Group (IWG) is seeking to deploy an experienced support and advocacy staff with a focused remit on helping and supporting the diverse refugee women in Glasgow.

Women's Refugee Support & Advocacy Worker: (16 hrs pw)

Salary: 16 hours (pro rata) £10,514.29 and pension

Start :
ASAP. This post is for one year with the potential to extend it if funding is secured.


Glasgow



CLOSING DATE:
21/05/2023 at 5pm


Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

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Knowledge and Information Provision:

  • Very good knowledge and understanding of the rights, entitlement, and available support services for women refugees in Scotland.
  • Experience in initiating, developing and delivering tailored information sessions and workshops to women refugees, addressing their specific needs and concerns.
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Advocacy and Support:

  • Provide oneonone support to women refugees, helping them navigate legal, administrative, and social systems in Scotland.
  • Advocate for the rights of women refugees, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns addressed by relevant stakeholders
  • Collaborate with community organizations, government agencies, and service providers to enhance support provisions at various levels for women refugees.
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Integration and Community Engagement:

  • Develop and deliver initiatives and programs to facilitate the social integration of women refugees into Scottish society, fostering crosscultural understanding and community cohesion.
  • Organise and facilitate group activities, workshops, and events that encourage participation and create a sense of belonging.
  • Collaborate with local community groups, volunteers, and mentors to provide ongoing support and mentoring to women refugees.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

  • Monitor and evaluate initiatives effectively to measure the impact of support and advocacy initiatives.
  • Compile and analyse data, producing reports to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal frameworks, and data protection regulations.
Essential

  • Minimum HNC qualification in social work, community learning and development, human rights, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with diverse individuals and communities.
  • Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to represent the interests and rights of women refugees effectively.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team, and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
  • Cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a commitment to promoting gender equality and social inclusion.
  • Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in additional languages spoken by refugee communities is highly desirable.
Desired

  • Demonstrated experience in working with refugee populations, particularly women, and a strong understanding of the challenges they face.
  • Knowledge of refugee rights, international human rights standards, and relevant legal frameworks in Scotland.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary:
£10,515.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- social work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • HCPC (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 21/05/2023

Expected start date: 01/06/2023

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