Job Description

Job Summary

To provide an Outreach Service to women who have experienced domestic abuse and relief cover for the Refuge-Based Family Support Worker. The post holder will work directly with women, children & young people offering crisis intervention, information, support and advocacy services in the community, in the person's home or at refuge.

The post holder will be expected to provide relief cover for the Refuge Worker as required, including during periods of annual leave, sickness absence, or other times when the refuge is temporarily understaffed. This will involve delivering a range of refuge support services, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and support of women, children, and young people residing in refuge. The individual must be flexible, able to respond to crisis situations, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with the wider staff team to maintain a consistent and high-quality service in the absence of core refuge staff.

Some of your duties will include

To develop and extend our outreach support service for women living in the Clackmannanshire area To provide the highest possible standard of practical and emotional support to women, children and young people living in refuge accommodation, as per Family Support Worker To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise the support and services available to women e.g. police, social work, health agencies, women's groups, etc. To plan, run and evaluate groupwork or drop-in programmes for women, as required To comply with CWA's Professional Practice, Policies and Procedures and ensure the organisation meets the Scottish Women's Aid National Service Standards. To ensure accurate record keeping on CWA's CRM system and ensure that it meets partner, funder and stakeholder requirements to capture outcome data and to complete funder reports as and when required. To work closely with the Staff Team to develop and sustain relationships with a range of funders, partners, policymakers and other external stakeholders. To work a variable shift pattern which may include occasional weekend working.

Qualifications

Any qualification in the Housing Support Supervisory, Management or Practitioner Category - SCQF Level 6 or 7, or equivalent, as listed on the SSSC website. Full driving licence & access to own transport and willingness to travel throughout Clackmannanshire and surrounding areas Membership of PVG or willingness to join
Full job description available on request

Clackmannanshire Women's Aid is an equal opportunities employer. However, in accordance with

Section 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

,

this post is open to women only

. This is a genuine occupational requirement and is in line with our commitment to providing services to women affected by domestic abuse.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch us via email or our public office 01259 721407.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,500.00-31,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alloa, FK10 2AF

Application deadline: 05/08/2025