Domestic Abuse Specialist - Women's Service

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Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse...

Salary: £25,218 (based on 35 hours)
Hours: 21–28 per week
Location: Dornoch with frequent travel across Caithness & Sutherland (applicants wishing
to be based in Thurso will also be considered)

At CASWA, we value individuals who use their skills, initiative, and creativity to make a meaningful impact on the people we support, helping them to feel safe, empowered, and heard.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver one-to-one and group support that is person-centred and led by the needs of women, children and young people.
  • Collaborate with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
  • Contribute to awareness-raising initiatives that strengthen understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.
Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and adaptability.
  • Experience supporting individuals in a similar environment.
  • SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards this).
  • An understanding\ of domestic abuse and its effects on women, children, and young people.
  • A proactive, team-focused approach to service development.

Additional Requirements:

  • Full driving licence and access to transport.
  • PVG Enhanced Disclosure check.
  • Ability to provide support across Caithness and Sutherland.

Why Join CASWA?

At CASWA, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to empowering women, children, and young people. We offer:

  • Generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and employee assist programme.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • The chance to contribute to meaningful change in our communities.

Important Information:

  • This post is funded and subject to ongoing evaluation.
  • Open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 (Work Occupational Requirement
    Exception, Schedule 9, Paragraph 1).

How to Apply:

For an application pack, email info@caswa.org.uk or call 0345 408 0151.

Please note: This vacancy does not currently have a fixed closing date. In line with our safer
recruitment policy, a formal closing date will be set once we have received a suitable number
of applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Registered Scottish Charity No SC034356

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