2 maternity cover vacancies – nia project – 17th February 2011
the nia project provides a wide range of services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of gender violence.
The organisation is now recruiting for the following Maternity cover posts within the Children and Young Peoples Service.
Family Learning Project
1 x Family Learning Worker
Full time (35hrs/week)
Maternity Cover until 22nd April 2011 – Fixed Term Contract
Based in Hackney (with travel across London required)
Salary: £25,301
We are delivering a pan-London Family Learning Project working with mothers/carers and their children (0-16 yrs) from Black, minority ethnic and refugee communities who have been affected by domestic violence. Family learning opportunities will be offered to enable mothers/carers and their children to learn together, developing new skills such as cookery, crafts and IT, whilst also developing parenting skills.
The Family Learning Worker will work with the Family Learning Team, across London, delivering a range of programmes and workshops. Job share arrangements for this post will be considered.
Family Support Project
1 x Family Support Worker
Full Time (35hrs/week)
Maternity Cover until 20th May 2011- Fixed Term contract
Based in Hackney and Haringey including some evenings
Salary: £25,301
We are seeking an experienced practitioner who will provide direct support to children affected by violence against women through the provision of play-based groups, including early years play sessions (6 months – 5 years) and holiday playscheme’s (5-16 years) and to provide 1:1 support and advocacy for mothers/carers and young people affected by violence against women. This will include support with parenting as well as practical and emotional support. Job share arrangements for this post will be considered.
Information for above posts:
Female applicants only. Section 7(2) (e) of the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act applies to all posts.
These posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau
Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 17 February 2011
To apply for any of the above posts you can download an application pack from our website: http://www.niaproject.info, or contact the Admin Line on 0207 683 1270.
CV’s will not be accepted.
the nia project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are members of Women’s Aid Federation, England.
