Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.
Responsibilities
These positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing guidance, advocacy, and resource coordination. The post holder will support BME women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Key duties include:
* Managing case files
* Developing support plans
* Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clients receive comprehensive care
Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with BME communities
* Hold a minimum of SVQ Level III (SCQF Level 6 or above) in Social Care or a relevant qualification such as a degree in Social Work or Community Education
* Speaker of a BME community language; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Arabic or African or East Asian languages
* Sound knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME women, children, and young people
* Understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding BME specific Gender-Based violence, domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on BME women, their children, and young people
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