Children and Family Support Worker, Language post (Urdu)

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for women's support in Birmingham seeks women to join their team in providing family support and running domestic violence awareness sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting women and children affected by domestic violence. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and support vital services.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting women and children in domestic abuse situations.
• Ability to deliver family support and play sessions.
• Knowledge of domestic violence awareness issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver family support and play sessions.
• Lead domestic violence awareness sessions.
• Support women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Job description

Overview

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

Role and responsibilities

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

This role will develop and delivery family support and play sessions to children and their mothers in refuge and the community, as well as leading on domestic violence awareness sessions.

Equality, diversity and access

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

Application process

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 8th September. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th September.