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  • Fife Women’s Aid - Befriending Coordinator

    Created: 28/12/2020
    News/Events Category: Job Vacancies


    Post: Befriending Coordinator
    Salary: £22,464 - £25,128 per annum
    Hours: 36 hours per week
    Location: Glenrothes

    Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time Befriending Coordinator. The candidate will recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders to work with women experiencing domestic abuse to reduce social isolation. They will also build and maintain relationships with the women who use the service as a key part of their role. 

    Applicants will have at least 2 years' relevant experience, preferably with experience of training and supporting volunteers. A good understanding of domestic abuse and its effects is important. Excellent communication skills, an ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners and an ability to travel extensively across Fife is essential for the post.

    The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification. This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until the end of December 2022.
     

    Application Notes

    • Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
    • A clean driving licence is required.
    • Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women's Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

    If you would like further information about the post, please contact Keri Duffy, Team Senior on 07714 609374 or e-mail [email protected].

    More information and application form.

    The closing date is 17:00 on Thursday 28 January 2021. Interviews will be held on Monday 15 February 2021.




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