About
Bridges Partnership is jointly provided by Aberlour Glasgow Family Support Service and Shelter Scotland to provide support to mothers and their children living in Glasgow City who are or have been affected by domestic abuse.
Responsibilities
- Undertake risk assessment and work to develop safety plans.
- Advocate in statutory meetings, court settings and with other agencies on behalf of women and children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Using the Safe and Together model, develop reports to be used in court in relation to civil and criminal proceedings.
- Work in partnership with parents, either on a 1:1 basis or in groups to enhance their parenting skills and build their confidence.
- Work with children and parents in a therapeutic and trauma‑based approach to help them reach their full potential.
- Provide housing information and assistance.
- Inform women and children of their rights.
- Signpost and help each mother to access additional services as needed.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience and a sound knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on children and adult survivors, and relevant theory in attachment and parenting.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to women and children’s rights.
- Hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above.
- Desired to be IDDA trained or willing to work towards this.
Benefits
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. Benefits include generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
