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Localities Support Worker – Edinburgh Women’s Aid

Role: The Edinburgh Locality Support Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women in Edinburgh, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse, in accordance with SSSC Standards. This role encompasses practical and emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service.  A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive comprehensive, person-centred support in a safe and supportive setting.  Support is delivered through telephone support, one-to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.

Salary: £31,816.30 (£19,090 pro rata). Permanent contract (subject to funding).

Hours: 21 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday 9am – 4.30pm

Location:  This role is based at EWA offices at 4 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB. Travel within Edinburgh to meet service users will also be required.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 26 October 2026

Interviews: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th November.  Please note that a second interview may be required. Where this is the case, this will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Further Information: For further information, please visit the Edinburgh Women’s Aid website.  Please note that previous applicants for this position, which was advertised in September, will not be considered for this vacancy.  A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.

Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Employability Worker – Edinburgh Women’s Aid

Role:The overarching aims of this post are that women have increased financial independence (access to economic resources, education, paid labour market and routes out of poverty). The role involves supporting women who are/have experienced domestic abuse to access and engage with education, training and employment, as well as building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.

Salary: £32,652.82 (£26,122.26 pro rata).

Hours: 28 hours per week, over 4 days. Fixed term contract – 1 year.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 19 October 2026.

Interviews: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28 October.  Please note that a second interview may be required. Where this is the case, this will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Further Information: For further information, please visit the Edinburgh Women’s Aid website.

Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BME Outreach Capacity/Key Case Support Worker (Fife) – Shakti Women’s Aid

Role: The post holder must be a bilingual speaker in a BME community language, preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali or Arabic. The post holder will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities; an understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding domestic abuse/forced marriage. All applicants must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education.

Salary: £26,810 per annum (£16,086 pro-rata) + 10% pension.

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days); occasional evenings/weekends.1-year fixed term.

Location: Fife

Closing Date: Monday, 5^th October 2026.

Further Information: For application pack, please email info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk. Shakti do not accept CV’s.  Please visit the Goodmoves website.

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

 

BME Key Case Support Worker (Edinburgh) – Shakti Women’s Aid

Role: The post holder must be a bilingual speaker in a BME community language, preferably Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog or other East Asian language. The post holder will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities; an understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding domestic abuse/forced marriage. All applicants must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education.

Salary: £26,810 per annum (£16,086 pro-rata) + 10% pension

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week; occasional evenings/weekends.  1-year fixed term.

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: Monday, 5^th October 2026.

Further Information: For application pack, please email info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk. Shakti do not accept CV’s.  Please visit the Goodmoves website.

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

 

BME Outreach Capacity Building / Edinburgh and LGBTI+ Key Case Support Worker – Shakti Women’s Aid

Role: The post holder must be a bilingual speaker in a BME community language, preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali or Arabic. The post holder will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities; an understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding domestic abuse/forced marriage. All applicants must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education.

Salary: £26,810 per annum + 10% pension

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week; occasional evenings/weekends.  1-year fixed term.

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: Monday, 5^th October 2026.

Further Information: For application pack, please email info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk. Shakti do not accept CV’s.  Please visit the Goodmoves website.

Women only need apply for these posts under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Closing date: Monday, 5^th October 2026.

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