Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC

Fife Women's Aid; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Women's Aid is seeking a full-time Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker to join their MARAC team. The role focuses on supporting high-risk women facing domestic abuse, requiring significant experience in advocacy. A commitment to empowerment and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a support or advocacy role.
• Direct, person-centred support experience.
• Understanding of domestic abuse causes and impacts.

Responsibilities

• Support women experiencing domestic abuse at high risk.
• Provide direct and person-centred support.
• Work within a small and supportive team.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level III in social care or equivalent

Job description

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Role

Fife Women’s Aid is looking for full-time staff to join our MARAC team, supporting women experiencing domestic abuse at high risk.

Applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience in a support or advocacy role, with direct, person-centred support experience and an understanding of domestic abuse causes and impacts. The team is small but supportive, with training provided.

Applicants need SVQ Level III or equivalent in social care or relevant fields, or be willing to work towards it.

Join our online session to learn more about the FWA MARAC service on 6.30pm on Tuesday 24th June. Confirm attendance via [e-mail] for Zoom details.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organization committed to supporting and empowering, offering competitive terms. PVG scheme membership is required.

Applications must meet the person specification. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Closing date: 4.30pm on Friday 4th July 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Only women are eligible due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Applications from women of all backgrounds are encouraged.

Location: Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC, Postcode KY6 2PJ

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Join our online session on 6.30pm on Tuesday 10th June. Confirm attendance via [e-mail].

Fife Women’s Aid is committed to being an empowering employer, requiring PVG membership.

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Fife Women’s Aid’s mission is to support women affected by domestic abuse, with a focus on empowerment and community support.

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