EWA Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for an:

Administrator

21 Hours Per Week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
£28,145 (pro-rata £16,887)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 19 May 2026

Job Purpose: To work within Edinburgh Women’s Aid (EWA) administration team, ensuring efficient and effective administrative support to the organisation. The role involves tight timescales and deadlines, and requires the ability to thrive in this environment and to prioritise and manage workload to ensure that these are met.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Level 2 check will be required for this position.

Interviews will take place on Friday 29 May 2026.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

We are currently recruiting for:

Community Refuge Support Worker

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
£30,740 (pro-rata £17,565.94)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)

Closing date: 9am Friday 6 March 2026

Job Purpose: To support the provision of a safe, professional and supportive service for women in the Community Refuge accommodation who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.

Interviews will take place on Monday 16 March.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

We are currently recruiting for:

Localities Worker – 21 hours per week
Duty Support Worker (Polish Speaking) – 21 hours per week

Localities Support Worker

21 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday 9am -4.30pm
£31,816.30 (£19,090 pro rata)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)
This post is open to hybrid working between office and home, if the candidate can evidence an appropriate environment for home working, ensuring confidentiality and privacy for service users making contact through telephone or online methods. Travel within Edinburgh to meet service users will be required as well.

Closing date: 9am Monday 15th June

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th June

Job Purpose: The Edinburgh Locality Support Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women in Edinburgh, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse, in accordance with SSSC Standards. This role encompasses practical and emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive comprehensive, person-centred support in a safe and supportive setting. Support is delivered through telephone support, one-to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

Duty Support Worker (Polish Speaking)

21 hours per week: Monday 9am-4.30pm, Tuesday 11.30am-7pm, Wednesday 9am-4.30pm
£31,816.30 (pro rata £19,090)
Permanent contract (subject to funding)
This role is based at EWA offices at 4 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB.

Closing date: 9am Monday 15th June

Interviews will take place on Friday 26th June

Job Purpose: The role of the Duty/Crisis Service Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive information service to women and agencies who contact EWA through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service. Where safety issues are assessed, the worker will ensure the completion of the Risk Identification checklist and an individualised support and safety plan. Where appropriate the worker will assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation.

A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.

Application Pack:

The application form should be submitted by email to info@edinwomensaid.co.uk – More details can be found in the Application Pack Letter below.

Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Please see EWA Policy Statement on the provision of single sex services.

Edinburgh Women’s Aid is a charity registered in Scotland, charity number SC028301 and a company limited by guarantee, registered company no SC237521.

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