About Equally Safe Falkirk
To provide strength-based group support to child and adult survivors of Domestic Abuse. Rasing awareness of Domestic abuse, build group capacity within the community to build survivors confidence, self-esteem and empower them to advocate for their family’s needs.
To provide a needs-led service, specialising in domestic abuse advocacy and parenting to improve outcomes for children and their families.
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a Support Worker, working 35 hours per week. The post holder will work in collaboration with Education Services and community groups, delivering programmes, raising awareness and educating young people around the impact of domestic abuse and gender-based violence. This post requires a person centred, trauma informed approach, offering holistic whole family support to children, young people and adults who have/are experiencing domestic abuse.
As this post includes an unsocial hours allowance, you are required to be flexible with your approach and available to work weekends, evenings and public holiday to meet the needs of the families you would support. This post is funded by Falkirk Council as part of the Whole Family Wellbeing, initially until 31st August .
You will have relevant experience and a sound knowledge of domestic abuse and the impact on the children and adult survivor and relevant theory in attachment and parenting. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to women and children’s rights. You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
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Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Applications to be returned by: 11.59pm on Thursday 13th November
Interviews are expected to be: Thursday 20th November