Woman's Worker

4 months ago


Dundee, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

**Salary: £25,950 pro rata**

**Location: Perth and Kinross, Scotland**

**Contract/Hours: 1 Year Fixed Term contract/ Part-Time - 18.5 hours per week (generally split across 3 days but can be flexible)**

**This post is open to women only. Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).**

**Benefits**:29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, Blue Light card, excellent training and developments opportunities, professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.

**Vulnerable children in the UK need your help**

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

**Why Action for Children?**

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

**A bit about the role**

The Caledonian System is an integrated approach to address men's domestic abuse and improve the lives of women, children, and men.

We're looking for a Women's Worker to be based in the Criminal Justice office in Perth, where you will be located with the Caledonian Delivery Group which will comprise of the Women's Worker, Children's Worker, and Criminal Justice Social Workers. This is an outreach post.

Women's Worker will look to increase the safety of women and their children through safety planning and joint risk assessments. This role will involve supporting women on a one-one basis in activities that help promote their emotional wellbeing.

The Caledonian system will give training in all aspects of domestic abuse, Safe and Together and in specialised risk assessment tools.

**How you'll help to create brighter futures**

As a Women's Worker you'll work to aim to reduce the risk to women and their children, and to improve women's social and emotional wellbeing.

Some have key responsibilities will be;
- Giving clear messages and develop understanding about domestic abuse.
- Provide emotional and practical support to the woman and take part in safety planning.
- Being part of a multi-agency partnership with other agencies and the wider Caledonian team.

**Let's talk about you**
- SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related field.
- Knowledge of Domestic abuse interventions would be highly beneficial.
- Experience of working directly with children and families, either individually or in a group setting.
- Experience of delivering target-based programmes or initiatives.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- A driving license and a suitable means of transport to enable the duties of the role to be carried out.

**Good to know**

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

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