Vacancies

We currently have 4 vacancies within SWA. 

Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV).

VACANCY 1

1 x 35-hour SWAN Project SENIOR Support Worker                              Annual salary: £23,727.34

 This post is permanent, subject to continuation of funding              Location – Swansea

Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV).

We are looking for a dedicated senior support worker who has experience of working with females exploited by the sex industry. In this exciting role you will be Deputy to the Team Leader working as part of a multi-agency team providing specialist support and well-being interventions to those women already engaged in the sex industry across all sectors (street sex industry in particular). The SWAN project provides a holistic, women centered service supporting, enabling and empowering service users.

For more information about this role and to apply, please refer to this application pack:

SWAN Project Senior Support Worker Application Pack – October 2022 (2)

Closing date: 5th December 2022

Interview date: TBC

Start date: TBC

 

VACANCY 2

1 x 17.5-hour SWAN Project Support Worker       Annual salary: £21,659.82 (pro rata)

 This post is funded to 31st March 2025                Location – Swansea

Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV).

We are looking for a dedicated support worker who has experience of working with females exploited by the sex industry. In this exciting project you will provide a holistic women centered service that is responsive to the needs of females who are exploited by the sex industry.  Working within a multi-agency partnership the role will support, enable and empower service users.

For more information about this role and to apply, please refer to this application pack:

SWAN Project Support Worker Application Pack 17.5 Hrs – October 2022 (2)

Closing date: 5th December 2022

Interview date: TBC

Start date: TBC

 

 

VACANCY 3

1 x 35-hour Community VAWDASV Specialist (CYP/Families)           Annual salary: £21,659.82 (pro rata)

This post is funded to 31st March 2025                                                Location – Swansea

Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Main purposes of the role:

Through the provision of 1 to 1 sessions and group work, identify and respond to the specific emotional and practical needs of children and young people living in the City and County of  Swansea who have previously, or are presently, suffering from/been exposed to domestic abuse.  Using the self-help principle, alleviate the long term effects of DA, increase children and young people’s safety and enable self – confidence and emotional wellbeing. Assist and facilitate service users to make informed decisions and positive changes to their lives. Where appropriate, work with the family unit to enhance communication and enable the well-being of the family. Increase awareness of the impact of DA on children and young people within other agencies through worker liaison and collaboration

All SWA Workers are expected to participate in the 24-hour on call provision on a rota basis

For more information about this role and to apply, please refer to this application pack:

Community VAWDASV Specialist CYP Families Application pack – October 2022 (2)

Closing date: 5th December 2022

Interview date: TBC

Start date: asap

 

VACANCY 4

1 x 21-hour Community VAWDASV Specialist (adults)                                              Annual salary: £21,659.82 (pro rata)

This post is funded by Police and Crime Commissioner to 31st March 2025          Location – Swansea

Main purposes of the role:

  • To support development and delivery of the Domestic Abuse Information, Support end Empowerment (DAISE) Family Support project, responding to the emotional and practical needs of women and children accessing SWA projects, working within the SWA framework.
  • To assist and facilitate women using the service to make informed decisions and positive changes to their lives, to minimise risk of homelessness and enhance their future.
  • To use the self-help principle to encourage independence and empower the service user to succeed on all levels.
  • To have specialist knowledge and lived experience of any, or a combination of the following; LGBTQ+, BAME, Disabled and Older (50+).

All SWA Workers are expected to participate in the 24-hour on call provision on a rota basis

For more information about this role and to apply, please refer to this application pack:

Community VAWDASV Specialist Adults Application pack – October 2022 (2)

Closing date: 5th December 2022

 Interview date: TBC.

 Start date: asap

 

SWA value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities –  Black, Asian, LGTBQ+ or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability.

We particularly welcome applications from Welsh speaking candidates.    

Should you require any more information about our advertised roles, feel free to contact us on 01792 644683.

Thank you for your interest and good luck!