Women’s Support Worker (Housing First)

Fife Women's Aid; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time support worker for its innovative Housing First initiative, aimed at empowering women experiencing domestic abuse. This role involves providing essential support in their own homes, promoting harm reduction and tenancy sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for helping others, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Join a feminist organization that values diversity and offers competitive terms, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable women in the community. If you're motivated and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery.
• Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation.
• Focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community.

Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care

Willingness to work towards a qualification

Job description

• Position on scale dependent on experience. 20 hours per week.
• Ref: HF0404020

Role

Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to have developed Housing First for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a part-time support worker for this service.

The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care 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 on their own as well as part of a team.

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

Applications must meet the person specification to be shortlisted.

Closing date: 4.30pm on Wednesday 30th April 2025

Interviews will be held: Monday 19th May 2025

Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

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