Community Outreach Group Worker

Inverclyde Womens Aid; Scotland; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Inverclyde Women's Aid is seeking a compassionate and committed Community Outreach Group Worker. The role involves facilitating specialized group work for women recovering from domestic abuse, offering essential support and promoting well-being. Applicants must have an SVQ3 in Health & Social Care and a flexible approach to working hours.

Benefits

42 days annual leave pro-rata

Pension contribution

Enhanced sickness pay

Access to health care cash plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to undergo PVG and reference checks.
• Experience delivering group support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist groupwork for women recovering from domestic abuse.
• Maintain confidentiality for service users.
• Promote effective partnership working with external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

SVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

• On site:Based in Inverclyde in the Community
• Closing11th July 2025
• Advertised from 24th June 2025
• Actual salary - £14,759.70.

Role

We are seeking a compassionate, committed and enthusiastic Community Outreach Group Worker to join our team. Thisrole is graciously funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years.

You will facilitate and deliver specialist groupwork within Inverclyde supporting women to understand and recoverfrom domestic abuse and be thriving in their community.

Applicants must hold an SVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), have a full driving license with access toa vehicle, and be willing to undergo PVG and reference checks.

Please note: this post is open to women only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Who we are

For 40 years, Inverclyde Women’s Aid (IWA) has been providing vital support services to women and children across theInverclyde region. These are free, impartial, and confidential services, focused on providing a safe space awayfrom abuse, violence, and oppression. Our team of support workers offers housing advice, counselling,signposting, and employability as well as financial and practical support for women and families to buildbrighter futures for their lives.

Who we are looking for

Do you have a passion for empowering and supporting women?

Do you have experience delivering group support, in any setting or community?

Do you understand the dynamics, impact, and scale of domestic abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence?

Do you have experience liaising with agencies and advocating on behalf of service users?

You will bring to the post

• Passion in delivering specialist support programmes for survivors of domestic abuse.

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise under pressure

• A non-judgmental and empathetic approach

• The ability to anticipate problems and to identify solutions

• Flexibility of hours and days of work

• Ability to manage change and adapt to new ways of working

• First class communications skills

• The ability to manage personal wellbeing in a challenging work environment.

There is a requirement to work variable shift pattern which may include evenings and weekends. You will have a fulldriving licence and access to your own transport and be willing to travel throughout Inverclyde, businessinsurance would be required.

What you will be doing

You will provide specialist group programmes for women who are recovering from domestic abuse. Maintaining theconfidentiality of those accessing the service is vital, as is ensuring that all confidentiality agreements aresigned.

You’ll work on your own initiative but liaise closely with team members to ensure all aspects of the service arecovered, which requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Promoting effective partnership working and developing strong links with professionals from external agencies and thecommunity are essential to maximise the support available for women. Promoting our work, and the rights andneeds of women who experience domestic abuse, to service providers and policy makers is also part of therole.

What you will get

The salary for the role is £14,759.70. You will get 42 days annual leave pro-rata inclusive of public holidays.There’s a pension contribution, enhanced sickness pay and access to a health care cash plan. Full training onthe group programme and an extensive induction. There will be opportunities for your own learning anddevelopment and coaching/mentoring will be available.

Application notes

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role, please read the Job Role and Person Specification and complete theapplication form. Send completed application form’s to [e-mail] by 5pm on Friday 11th July2025

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Carrie Gallacher, Operations Manager on 01475 781689.

Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire (WASLER) have delivered domestic abuse services across SouthLanarkshire for more than 30 years. We provide an outstanding level of service provision to support the needs ofwomen, children and young people who have experienced, or are presently experiencing domestic abuse.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced, qualified and skilled woman to fulfil the role of Refuge SupportWorker

The Refuge Support Worker will provide a high quality and specialist support service to women living in Refugeworking to ensure their safety and recovery. Applicants must also be qualified to SVQ level 3, or equivalent ina relevant qualification and registered (or willing to register) with SSSC. Please see the attached jobdescription and person specification for full information of the requirements of the post holder. For aninformal discussion about this role, please contact Lynsey Queen, Refuge Support Manager on 01355 249897.

What is on offer for the Refuge Support Worker?

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• 12 public holidays per annum
• Access to the Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Training and Development
• Mileage

Location: East Kilbride

Salary: £ 27608.34 based on 35 hours, subject to funding (with the possibility of continuation)

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Housing Management Worker to join our team looking after refuge accommodation andensuring it is presented to a high standard. Candidates should be willing to work as part of a team and beflexible in their approach.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services. This will be at 6.30pmon Monday 7th July 2025. Please confirm your attendance to [e-mail] and we will send youdetails of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offeringcompetitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714609389.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time member of staff to join our existing MARAC team, working with womenexperiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domesticabuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes andimpacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for.Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is asmall supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided forthe successful candidates.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care orother relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm onTuesday 24th June. Please confirm your attendance to [e-mail] and we will send youdetails of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offeringcompetitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a part-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse.Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and socialcare or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work ontheir own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are madefor this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday30th June 2025. Please confirm your attendance to [e-mail] and we will send you details of thezoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offeringcompetitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.