We currently have a vacancy for:
- 24HR Refuge Support Worker: 14 hours per week + 1 sleepover
- 24HR Refuge Support Worker: 24 hours per week + 2 sleepovers
24HR Refuge Support Worker: 14 hours per week + 1 sleepover
• 14 hours per week plus 1 sleepover (1 back shift/one day shift includes weekends and public holidays)
• £29,232 pro-rata (£11,693 + £45 per sleepover + 7.5% unsociable hours)
• Permanent contract (subject to funding)
Closing date: 9am Monday 1st December 2025
Job Purpose: The role of the 24HR Refuge Support Worker is to provide a safe and supportive environment for women and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse and may have additional support needs. You will offer trauma-informed practical and emotional support, supporting women to regain their confidence, independence, and sense of empowerment as they move forward with their lives.
In this role, you will ensure the refuge remains a secure and welcoming space, where women feel safe and supported. You will carry out risk assessments and safety planning, while also assisting with housing, finances, health, and legal matters. You will work closely with external agencies and the wider EWA team to provide a holistic and coordinated approach to support, ensuring women and children receive the most effective support and resources tailored to their needs.
A satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Application Pack:
We currently have no vacancies.
We are currently recruiting for:
Volunteer Board Members
Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives for a society free from domestic abuse by providing practical and emotional support and information to women and children. The charity also raises awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance and strategic direction of Edinburgh Women’s Aid. We are looking for new board members with diverse skills and backgrounds that complement the existing board skillset. Candidates who have experience in law or income generation are of particular interest, however this or previous board experience is not essential. We are equally keen to hear from candidates who are seeking their first board position, and we would particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented communities on boards and/or who have used any women’s aid or other specialist women’s domestic abuse services in the past.
- Closing date: Midday, Monday 2 February 2026
- Interviews will take place on the evening of Wednesday 18 February 2026. Successful candidates will be elected to the board at the meeting following appointment.
This post is subject to two satisfactory references and to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Children and Protected Adults PVG Scheme check. As Edinburgh Women’s Aid is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, referee details for successful candidates will also be submitted to the Care Inspectorate.
Application Pack:
- Application Form (This is not an online form. Once you have clicked on this link and are viewing the word document, please download or create a copy on your own device.)
- Application Pack Letter
- Volunteer Board Member Trustee – Role Description and Skills Profile 2026
- Self Declaration Form
- Impact Report 2024-25
- Equality and Diversity Policy 2024
- 2024-25 Accounts
- Privacy Notice (employees)
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