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Women's Support
When We Need You
From 02/11/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
We are hoping to recruit women volunteers who have an understanding of the issues and support needs of women, young people and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. Volunteers will be required to: Work as part of the support team to support and empower women who have experience of domestic abuse; Promote the work of DWA in the local and wider community; Work with a wide range of women who may have complex needs; Support the Team Leader, Manager and colleagues in achieving team and DWA objectives and in identifying areas for improvement. It is important that volunteers commit to working in an inclusive and anti-discriminatory way. An understanding of the need for clear, professional boundaries when working with women, young people and children is essential as is having a sensitive, non-judgemental approach to providing support.
Availability
Flexible
About Dundee Womens Aid
We offer emotional and practical support and/or safe refuge to women, young people and children experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.
Skills & Experience
Some experience of support work as well as awareness of domestic abuse & its cause & effects would be useful. Good teamworker. Good listening and verbal skills. Some IT skills.
Travel Details
Main Office, 4 Argyle Place, Dundee.
Restrictions
Women only need apply - as per schedule 29 of the Equality Act 2010.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
All volunteers will need to commit to either a 6 or 12 week training programme depending on the work they are doing. Access to additional training if required.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Womens Groups
Expenses Detail
Public transport costs will be reimbursed daily - we would expect volunteers to use cheapest option of travel.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Timings to be discussed but would expect a minimum of 1 shift of 3 hours per week.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
5
Reference Code
16-1154
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
4 Argyle Place
Thomson Street
Dundee
DD1 4LE
Contact: Sinead Daly
Tel: 01382 666908
Email: sdaly@dundeewomensaid.co.uk
