Children & Young People’s Specialist Support Worker

Based in Ayr, we are a registered charity providing information, support and refuge to Women, Children and Young People who have experience of domestic abuse.

We wish to recruit the following staff:

1 Children & Young People’s Specialist Support Worker (funded for 3 years from The National Lottery Community Fund)

Hours of work: 37.5 per week (including 30 mins unpaid lunch break)

Salary: £29.093

Purpose of the Post:

The purpose is to provide additional support to children & young people (CYP) whose mental health has suffered because of their experience of domestic abuse. The post holder will provide information, advocacy and face to face support services to those CYP that access the service independently or by referral and this support will take place in our main office, on an outreach basis or within education establishments, within South Ayrshire

Qualification requirements (desirable) – counselling or mental health qualification

A full driving licence is required as is the ability to travel throughout South Ayrshire.

This post is subject to membership of PVG scheme. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).

Charity Number SCO02364    Company Limited by Guarantee No: 339514

Closing Date:  Friday 17th January 2025 at 12noon

***Please Note: Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

For an application pack download the documents below or email: recruitment@sawamail.org.uk

Or write to:  Recruitment

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid

28 Sandgate

Ayr

KA7 1BW

Application Form

Application Guidance

Background Information

Child Protection Statement

Equal Ops Monitoring Form

JOB DESCRIPTION Children & Young People Specialist Support Worker

Person Specification September 2024

Summary of Terms and Conditions