Director
Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 per year + benefits
Hours: 35 hours a week [The Board will consider compressed hours or a 4-day week for the right candidate] High Street Office, Greenock, IWA Refuge with some hybrid working
About Inverclyde Women’s Aid
For over 35 years, Inverclyde Women’s Aid (IWA) has been providing information and advice to women, children and young people on domestic abuse, rape and sexual abuse across Inverclyde.
IWA is affiliated with Scottish Women’s Aid. All its services are free, impartial, and confidential, aimed at providing a safe space away from abuse, violence and oppression.
The Role:
The role of Director provides an exciting opportunity to get involved at a stimulating time for IWA. We’ve just launched a new website, we are in the process of moving office and there is more to come. It’s all happening at IWA and we need a Director to build on our legacy of the last 35 + years and tap into the potential for developing our resources and services.
You will lead and support the organisation. You will provide structure to the IWA team through the delivery of domestic and sexual abuse survivor services, finance, fundraising, business and partnership development, administration, facilities management, human resources, health and safety, ICT, and internal and external communications.
You will work closely with our Board to ensure we comply with legal and regulatory requirements and good practice in all aspects of our work. This includes accounting to funders and meeting all funding conditions.
There is scope for IWA’s development and growth. The new Director will seek to develop our reputation as a provider of excellent services by designing and championing new opportunities and partnership development.
The Candidate:
Who are you and what can you bring?
First and foremost, you’ll be a strong values-based leader with a track record of delivering services.
You do not have to come from a background working with anti-violence or abuse services, but you should be able to demonstrate a passion for the aims and mission of the service.
You will also have experience of running an organisation and leading and/or developing projects and services. You will have excellent organisational and governance skills, with experience of working closely with a Board in a professional capacity. You will relish a fast-paced environment and will have the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks effectively. Additionally, experience of developing funding initiatives, income streams or working with grants will be helpful. As a strong decision maker, you will also be financially competent.
Ideally, you will have one or more of the following qualifications:
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9
- SVQ Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10
- Any award in management that is certificated at or above SCQF Level 9* (min 60 credits) and mapped against the National Occupational Standards: Leadership and Management for Care Services SCQF 10.
If you do not have these qualifications, we will support you to complete them within three years.
The Board will consider compressed hours or a 4-day week for the right candidate. The Director is a keyholder and therefore must live within a 45 minute – 1hour journey of Greenock. More details can be found in the job description below.
More details can be found within the documents below:
Job Description
Person Specification
For more information on this role, please call Kate Kennedy or Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Please note that this post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to PVG disclosure checks.
Closing date for applications: 27 February 2023
Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Support Worker
Part-time (16 hours a week)
Salary £13,229 (pro rata)
Based in Inverclyde at our Refuge, Office and in the Community
About Inverclyde Women’s Aid
Inverclyde Women’s Aid’s vision is a world where women, children and young people are free from the threat of abuse, violence or oppression.
Inverclyde Women’s Aid is a charitable organisation dedicated to working towards ending domestic and sexual abuse. We offer a confidential service across Inverclyde to support women, children and young people who are or have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse.
Role
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people?
Do you have experience of the dynamics, impact, and scale of gender-based violence, especially in relation to them? Could you advocate for children and young people?
We are looking for a Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Support Worker, with a Childcare qualification, to provide practical and emotional support programmes for children and young people who are referred to Inverclyde Women’s Aid.
The successful applicant will develop and deliver age appropriate support programmes for children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Women only need apply. The post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Download the role profile and person specification.
Community Outreach Group Worker
Part-time: 17.5 hrs/week
Salary: £14,750.00
Location: Based in Inverclyde working across community spaces
Closing date: Friday, 11th July 2025
Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, committed and enthusiastic Community Outreach Group Worker to join our team. This role is graciously funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years.
You will facilitate and deliver specialist groupwork within Inverclyde supporting women to understand and recover from domestic abuse and be thriving in their community.
Applicants must hold an SVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), have a full driving license with access to a vehicle, and be willing to undergo PVG and reference checks.
Please note: this post is open to women only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Full role profile is available to download here.
Who Are We
For 40 years, Inverclyde Women’s Aid (IWA) has been providing vital support services to women and children across the Inverclyde region. These are free, impartial, and confidential services, focused on providing a safe space away from abuse, violence, and oppression. Our team of support workers offers housing advice, counselling, signposting, and employability as well as financial and practical support for women and families to build brighter futures for their lives.
Who we are looking for
- Do you have a passion for empowering and supporting women?
- Do you have experience delivering group support, in any setting or community?
- Do you understand the dynamics, impact, and scale of domestic abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence?
- Do you have experience liaising with agencies and advocating on behalf of service users?
You will bring to the post
- Passion in delivering specialist support programmes for survivors of domestic abuse.
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise under pressure
- A non-judgmental and empathetic approach
- The ability to anticipate problems and to identify solutions
- Flexibility of hours and days of work
- Ability to manage change and adapt to new ways of working
- First class communications skills
- The ability to manage personal wellbeing in a challenging work environment.
There is a requirement to work variable shift pattern which may include evenings and weekends. You will have a full driving licence and access to your own transport and be willing to travel throughout Inverclyde, business insurance would be required
What you will be doing
You will provide specialist group programmes for women who are recovering from domestic abuse. Maintaining the confidentiality of those accessing the service is vital, as is ensuring that all confidentiality agreements are signed.
You’ll work on your own initiative but liaise closely with team members to ensure all aspects of the service are covered, which requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
Promoting effective partnership working and developing strong links with professionals from external agencies and the community are essential to maximise the support available for women. Promoting our work, and the rights and needs of women who experience domestic abuse, to service providers and policy makers is also part of the role.
What you will get
The salary for the role is £14,750.00. You will get 42 days annual leave pro rata inclusive of public holidays. There’s a pension contribution, enhanced sickness pay and access to a health care cash plan. Full training on the group programme and an extensive induction. There will be opportunities for your own learning and development and coaching/mentoring will be available
Application notes
If you would like to apply for the role, please read the Job Role and Person Specification and complete the application form. Send completed application form’s to info@inverclydewomensaid.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 11th July 2025
Downloads
Refuge Support Worker
Role: The Refuge Support Worker will provide a high quality and specialist support service to women living in Refuge working to ensure their safety and recovery. Applicants must also be qualified to SVQ level 3, or equivalent in a relevant qualification and registered (or willing to register) with SSSC.
Salary: £26,270 per year fte.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid. WASLER Level 3 Edinburgh House East Kilbride, G74 1LJ
Closing Date: 27th January 2023.
