Projects & Engagement Worker

Post:                            Projects & Engagement Worker 

Responsible to:          Director 

Salary:                         £27,344 FTE (NJC Scale 6, point 18)

Actual salary               £14,583.47 (20 hours pro rata)

Hours:                          20 hours (over 3 days per week)

Holidays:                     24 days per year pro rata

Pension:                      5 % Employer and 3% Employee contribution.  

Fixed term contract:  12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.  

Main purpose of the post:

•        To work alongside SLDAS full time Project and Engagement worker to develop and grow the outreach service.

•        To work as part of a specialist team providing high-quality direct casework support, advice, information and advocacy to survivors of DA.

•        To provide access to a full range of services for women from all communities, through the delivery of outreach sessions in discreet local venues by using creative and engaging methods with women from local communities concerned about the issues of domestic abuse and violence against Women & Girls for evaluation and development of SLDAS services and programmes. 

See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

 Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.  

If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.

 Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.

Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024

Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.