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Children and Young People’s Support Worker (Campbeltown) – Argyll & Bute Women’s Aid

Role: The CYP Support Worker will provide confidential, trauma- informed, age and stage appropriate support and information for children and young people within the ABWA refuge, and service.  The CYP Team works closely with ABWA’s Team Leader and colleagues.

Salary: £26,460 – £28,775

Hours: Full time or Part time -1 x 35 hour post Monday – Friday 9-4.30pm *work out with these hours as required*

Or will consider:

Job share / 2 part time posts 17.5 hours each *work out with these hours as required*

Location: Campbeltown

Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026 4pm.

Interviews: Interviews to be held between: Monday 7th September and Tuesday 8th September 2026.

Further Information: For further information, please visit the GoodMoves website.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9.

 

Children and Young People’s Support Worker (Helensburgh) – Argyll and Bute Women’s Aid 

Role: The CYP Support Worker will provide confidential, trauma- informed, age and stage appropriate support and information for children and young people within the ABWA refuge, and service.  The CYP Team works closely with ABWA’s Team Leader and colleagues.

Salary: £26,460 – £28,775

Hours: Full time or Part time.

1 x 35 hour post Monday – Friday 9-4.30pm *work out with these hours as required*

Or will consider

Job share / 2 part time posts 17.5 hours each *work out with these hours as required*

Location: Helensburgh

Closing Date: 28th August 2026 4pm.

Interviews: Interviews to be held between: Monday 7th September and Tuesday 8th September 2026.

Further Information: For further information, please visit the GoodMoves website.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9.

Team Leader (Outreach Service) – Shakti Women’s Aid

Role: The post holder will ideally be a bilingual speaker in one of the BME community languages; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Swahili, Hausa, Amharic, Yoruba and Igbo or other South Asian or African or East Asian languages and have exceptional leadership and management skills to steer our strong, committed, and skilled Outreach Services team; strong communications, influencing and negotiating skills; experience of working with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Must have 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 Black Minority Ethnic women, their children, and young people.

Salary: £34,420

Hours: 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027 (Possibility of extension for 1 year)

Location: In person (Edinburgh).

Closing Date: 9am Monday 31 August 2026

Further Information: For further information, please visit the GoodMoves website.

 Women only need apply under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Finance Administration Worker – Wigtownshire Women’s Aid

Role: Wigtownshire Women’s Aid is seeking a Finance Administration Worker to provide administration and finance support across the organisation. The role includes undertaking general office administration, supporting staff with IT and office needs, processing invoices, maintaining records and databases, and assisting with HR, events and finance-related tasks.

Applicants should have experience in administration, strong IT skills, excellent organisational abilities and a commitment to the values of Wigtownshire Women’s Aid.

Salary: £25,875 per annum pro rata (£15,525)

Hours: 21 hours per week.

Location: Stranraer Office

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Further Information: Please visit the Wigtownshire Women’s Aid website at Women’s Aid » Jobs

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Assistant Finance Worker / Supporting Migrant Victims Fund Co-ordinator – Shakti Women’s Aid

Role: Shakti is seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Finance Worker / SMV Fund Coordinator with relevant accounting qualifications.   Your role will involve assisting and supporting the lead Finance Worker to ensure the day-to-day finance and accounts tasks are carried out effectively.

The post holder must have relevant accounting qualifications; have at least 1 year experience of general accounting and reconciliation work to audit level, a sound knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, Excel, must be IT literate, have good keyboard skills with good planning, organisational and communication skills.  The post holder must have knowledge and understanding of no recourse to public funds, domestic abuse and honour-based abuse within Black Minority Ethnic communities.

Salary: £27,824 per annum + 10% pension

Hours: 35hours per week – Full time.  Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027 (possibility of extension until March 2028).

Location: Edinburgh (in person)

Closing Date: 9am Monday 17 August 2026

Further Information: For further information, please visit the Goodmoves website.

Women only need apply under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

Specialist Worker (CYP) – Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire (WASLER)

Role: As a Specialist Worker (CYP), you will provide preventative, crisis intervention and on-going support to children and young people who are directly or indirectly exposed to the issues of domestic abuse.  The post involves ensuring that a high standard of crisis intervention and casework support is provided to children and young people escaping, experiencing or requiring support with domestic abuse issues. This includes Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s out-of-hours, group work and on call service provision.  Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

Salary: £29,004 pro-rata

Hours: 26 hours per week until one year from start date.

Location: East Kilbride

Closing Date: 14th August at 5pm

Further Information: For further information, please visit the Goodmoves website.

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

 

Specialist Worker (Refuge) – Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire (WASLER)

Role: WASLER are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced, qualified and skilled woman to fulfil the role of Specialist Worker within their Refuge team.  The Specialist Worker (Refuge) will provide a high quality and specialist support service to women living in Refuge working to ensure their safety and recovery.  All posts are subject to PVG Disclosure.

Salary: £29,004.80 pro rata based on 35 hours

Hours: 22.5 hours per week over Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Location: On site: East Kilbride

Closing Date: 4 August 2026 @ 5pm

Further Information: For further information, please visit the GoodMoves website.

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

Children & Young People’s Support Worker – East Ayrshire Women’s Aid

Role: East Ayrshire Women’s Aid is looking for a passionate, motivated Children & Young
People’s Support Worker to support children and young people affected by domestic
abuse, helping them rebuild confidence, find their voice and feel safe again.
They are looking for someone who believes every child deserves to be heard, understands
the impact of trauma, builds positive relationships and wants to create lasting change. You
will also need to take part in our On Call Rota.

Salary: £27,590 per annum

Hours: 33 hrs per week

Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026 at 1pm

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged from Tuesday 1st September 2026

Further Information: For further information, email East Ayrshire Women’s Aid at recruitment@eastayrshirewomensaid.org.uk for an application pack.  All posts are subject to PVG Disclosure.

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

 

Women’s Outreach Support Worker – East Ayrshire Women’s Aid

Role: East Ayrshire Women’s Aid are looking for a compassionate, confident and values-driven
Women’s Outreach Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women across the
community.  In this rewarding role, you will help women identify their strengths, understand their options, build personal
safety plans and move forward with confidence. You may work in homes, community venues, their office, the
Women’s Centre or other outreach settings, depending on service needs.

Salary: £29,275 p.a.

Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026 at 1pm

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged from Tuesday 1st September 2026

Further Information: For further information, email East Ayrshire Women’s Aid at recruitment@eastayrshirewomensaid.org.uk for an application pack.  All posts are subject to PVG Disclosure.

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

 

Local volunteer vacancies

There are no vacancies at present.

Trustee vacancies

Board Members – Wigtownshire Women’s Aid

If you have some free time and would like to help support and guide a local charity in its strategic operations, then come and speak to Wigtownshire Women’s Aid.

To apply or find out more, please contact Fiona Gaffney CEO, by emailing fionag@wigwa.org.uk

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Board Members – Motherwell District Women’s Aid

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of women and children? Motherwell Women’s Aid are seeking more female Board Members to join our Board of Directors.

Motherwell District Women’s Aid has delivered domestic abuse services across the Motherwell area for over 20 years.  We are a small but dynamic and effective service providing support to women, children and young people who have experienced, or are experiencing domestic abuse.

The Board of Directors are responsible for the effective governance and strategic direction of Motherwell District Women’s Aid. We are seeking new Board Members who are keen to increase their understanding, awareness and knowledge of the cause and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate our philosophy and mission.

We are keen to hear from women and if you have experience within Social Work/Social Care, domestic abuse/gender-based violence, PR, social media or communications, human resources, legal and or fundraising. The Board meet in person and online every 8 weeks. The role is voluntary however, we will provide training, support and reimburse any expenses. To get in contact or to request an information pack, please email info@mdwa.org.uk

Please note only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 197.

The successful candidates will be subject to PVG checks.

Board of Directors Vacancies – East Ayrshire Women’s Aid

Are you driven by fairness, compassion and the desire to create safer futures for women, children and young people? East Ayrshire Women’s Aid is seeking new Directors to help shape and strengthen their work across the community.

You’ll join a committed Board supporting an organisation that delivers essential services to those experiencing domestic abuse. You don’t need specialist knowledge — just a willingness to learn, contribute your skills and work collaboratively.

This voluntary position includes full training, ongoing support and reimbursement of expenses. The Board meets at least six times a year, typically on Saturday mornings.

East Ayrshire Women’s Aid encourage applications from women from all parts of the community.

To receive an application pack, contact recruitment@eastayrshirewomensaid.org.uk

PVG Disclosure is required. Women only may apply under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010)

Trustee Vacancies – Angus Women’s Aid

Angus Women’s Aid are currently recruiting trustees.  For further information, please contact Angus Women’s Aid.

interested in our work, reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values.

Directors – Dumbarton and District Women’s Aid

Dumbarton and District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is seeking committed women to join our Board of Directors.

DDWA is a registered charity and SCIO that supports women, children and young people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse.

As a trustee, you will help guide the organisation’s strategic direction and governance, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality services to women and children in the Dumbarton district area.

We welcome applications from women with a wide range of skills and experiences. In particular, we are keen to hear from those with expertise in:

• Domestic abuse / gender-based violence
• Financial management
• Service management/service delivery
• Fundraising

You don’t need to be an expert in domestic abuse – what matters most is that you are reliable, committed, and share our feminist values. New trustees will receive an induction, ongoing training and support.

Key information:

• The role is voluntary, with expenses reimbursed.
• Board meetings are held once every 4–6 weeks in the evening.
• This role is subject to PVG Disclosure.
• Women only may apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like an informal chat about joining the Board, please get in touch elizabeth@ddwa.org.uk.

More information about our work can be found at: http://www.ddwa.org.uk

Directors – South Ayrshire Women’s Aid

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid provides information, support, advocacy and refuge for women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse.  We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

We are currently seeking new members for our Board of Directors who have a commitment to a feminist analysis of abuse. If you have the desire to assist the organisation in the provision of vital services and have skills in the following areas, we would like to hear from you:

• Personnel issues
• Legal issues
• Finance
• Business Planning
• Fundraising

The Board of Directors meets every two months, generally at the offices of SAWA. The Directors may meet on other occasions to discuss specific items of business or to attend training. All new directors will receive training on the causes and impacts of domestic abuse on women, children and young people.

For an application pack please email shirley.middleditch@sawamail.org.uk .

If you wish to have an informal discussion about becoming involved with the organisation   please call Shirley Middleditch, Manager on 01292 266482

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

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity. Scottish Charity No: SC02364

Trustee – Ross-shire Women’s Aid

Ross-shire Women’s Aid are seeking to recruit a Trustee to their Board.  For further information, please contact Ross-shire Women’s Aid.

 

Board Members – Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire

Role: Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire (WASLER) are currently looking for women to join our Board of Directors.

Volunteer Trustees – Renfrewshire Women’s Aid

Renfrewshire Women’s Aid SCIO are recruiting members of their Board of Trustees (Voluntary) to support the strategic and operational direction and development of the organisation.  We are a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing support to Women, Children and Young People experiencing domestic abuse in Renfrewshire.  The role is voluntary, but we will provide training, support and we will pay your expenses.

Renfrewshire Women’s Aid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from women from all sections of the community.  Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of The Equality Act 2010.

For more information or to apply email: chair.trustees@gmail.com

Board Members – Women’s Aid Orkney

Role: Women’s Aid Orkney are looking for new Board members, who are women over 18 years of age.

The Opportunity: Do you have a little spare time to help support and build Women’s Aid Orkney?  Would you like to make a difference to women and children who have experienced Domestic Abuse?

Further Information: Please email Women’s Aid Orkney.

 

Board Members – Inverness Women’s Aid 

Inverness Women’s Aid are looking for new board members. For further information they can contact us on info@invernesswa.org or download an application via our website.

Current Vacancies — Inverness Women’s Aid