women in london

a directory of london based women's groups

and news of their work and activities

WiL menu

WiL Groups:

WiL site:

External:

other info:

calendars:

links to WiL:

Helplines:

Return to:

Paid and Volunteer Vacancies

Group:

Ashiana

Position:

Female Counselling and Support Worker for Young People

Hours:

35 hours per week

Salary:

£22,512 – 26,157 + OLW £1602

Description:

Ashiana provides refuge and outreach service to South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women aged 16-30 who are experiencing domestic violence. We also provide a range of training and awareness raising services. We are expanding our outreach service in East London, by launching an exciting innovative project focusing on counselling and support work with young people affected by domestic violence. The post holder will be responsible for establishing links with a number of schools and colleges, developing a service offering counselling, support and mentoring with young people aged 13-21. The service will be for young people who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Applicants must have:

Qualification - BACP accredited or working towards accreditation

Minimum of 2 years experience of working with young people

An understanding of domestic violence and abuse

An understanding of child protection issues

An understanding of the specific needs of South Asian, Turkish and Iranian communities.

Closing Date:

12th April 2006

Post for Details:

Send a stamped addressed envelope, to the value of 64p to:

Administrator, Ashiana, P O Box 816, London, E11 1QY.

Email for Details:

info@ashiana.org.uk

Special Details:

Ashiana is an equal opportunities employer.

The post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act.