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 currently have vacancies for:
- 24HR Refuge Support Worker: 14 hours per week + 1 sleepover
- 24HR Refuge Support Worker: 24 hours per week + 2 sleepovers
- EDDACS-Duty Support Worker: 21 hours per week
- CYP Support Worker (Maternity Cover): 28 hours per week
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)
• Shift Pattern:
- Saturday: 15.00pm-22.30pm
- Sleeping Shift: 22.30pm–8.30am
- Sunday: 8.30am–16.00pm
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:
- Application Form
- Job Description – 24HR Refuge Support Worker 14 hour
- Application Pack Letter
- Self Declaration Form
- Equality and Diversity Policy 2024
- Impact Report 2023-24
- Privacy Notice (employees)
24HR Refuge Support Worker: 24 hours per week + 2 sleepovers
• 24 hours per week plus 2 sleepovers (2 back shifts/one day shift includes weekends and public holidays)
• £29,232 pro-rata (£20,045 + £45 per sleepover + 7.5% unsociable hours)
• Permanent contract (subject to funding)
• Shift Pattern – Sample rota
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:
- Application Form
- Job Description – 24HR Refuge Support Worker 24 hour
- Application Pack Letter
- Self Declaration Form
- Equality and Diversity Policy 2024
- Impact Report 2023-24
- Privacy Notice (employees)
EDDACS-Duty Support Worker
• 21 hours per week
• £30,740 (pro-rata £18,444)
• Permanent contract (subject to funding)
Closing date: 9am Monday 8th December 2025
Job Purpose: The role of the EDDACS/Duty support worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive frontline information service to women and agencies who contact EWA across our EDDACS (Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service) and duty service. Support can be accessed through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service and delivered within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. 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. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne St Edinburgh EH4 1JB.
A satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 December 2025
Application Pack:
- Application Form
- Job Description – EDDACS Duty Support Worker – 21 Hours
- Application Pack Letter
- Self Declaration Form
- Equality and Diversity Policy 2024
- Impact Report 2023-24
- Privacy Notice (employees)
CYP Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
• 28 hours per week
• • £30,740 (pro-rata £24,592)
• • Temporary – for a minimum of 9 months, with the possibility of extension depending on duration of maternity leave.
Closing date: 9am Monday 15th December 2025
Job Purpose: We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our team at Edinburgh Women’s Aid. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.
A satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6 January 2026
Application Pack:
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