Family Reunification Worker - Maternity Locum to end March 2013
Detailed Description
Eaves is a London-based charity which provides high quality housing and support to vulnerable women. We also carry out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women.
At Eaves, we put the needs of women first. We are determined to give a voice to the most excluded women in society and provide direct, innovative services to support and empower women to help themselves.
The Female Family Reunification Worker will:
- To provide an expert pre and post natal service for women who have been trafficked into sexual exploitation or domestic slavery throughout the UK
- To provide information and support to women throughout their pregnancies
- To provide support and assistance to improve the parenting skills of women who have been trafficked into sexual exploitation or domestic slavery
- To prepare victims of trafficking for family reunification, and supporting them and their children through the transitional process
Ideally applicants will have some experience and knowledge around the following areas:
- Substantial experience of providing support to new mothers and vulnerable women to develop good parenting skills
- An understanding of trafficking and exploitation and how it affects women
- Knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation including child protection, immigration in relation to asylum trafficking as well as some knowledge of housing and welfare benefits
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Child protecton lead an dhave experience of workign with children and child protection issues
Eaves is a feminist organisation and you must be committed to working within this philosophy.
Due to the sensitive nature of our work, successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau.
Eaves is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Closing date:
Friday 11th May 2012, Midday
Interview dates:
Tuesday 15th May 2012 - (Ideally to start before 25th May 2012)
Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I).
Eaves is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Salary Type:
Monthly
Salary Amount:
£30,352 - £31,936 pro rata
Vacancy Location:
London
How to Apply
Recruitment
Eaves Housing for Women
Unit 2.03, Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE
or email completed application forms to recruitment@eaveshousing.co.uk.
Female Family Reunification Worker Advert
Female Family Reunification Worker JD
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Word document)
Information for Candidates (Word document)
Specified Documents (Word document)