FearFree Support Worker

Sacro; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Edinburgh is looking for a FearFree Support Worker to assist male and LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse. This role requires experience working with vulnerable groups, effective communication skills, and an understanding of domestic abuse issues. The position offers a fixed-term contract with options for full-time or part-time work and includes benefits like 31 days of annual leave. This position also supports remote work depending on location.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

6 fixed public holidays

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with domestic abuse victims and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Organized approach to case management.

Responsibilities

• Support male and LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse.
• Collaborate with partners and agencies.
• Ensure good partnership working.

Skills

Experience working with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse

Effective communication

Casework management

Organizational skills

Working with vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds

Job description

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Sacro’s Mission is to create safe and cohesive communities by reducing conflict and offending

FearFree Support Worker

Remote work plus some face to face (depending on location)

Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2026

37.50 hours per week

or 2 x roles, 18.75 hours per week as part of job share

31 days annual leave, plus 6 fixed public holidays, per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Salary: SCP 20 - 22, currently £24,570 - £25,077 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

FearFree is the only male and LGBT+ domestic abuse victim support service in Scotland and continues to be recognised as the only person‑centred support service in Scotland available for male and LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse. This is particularly important given the steep rise in reported domestic abuse incidents over the recent years.

We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. You must also have experience of working with vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds as well as an excellent understanding of the effects and issues facing those who have experienced domestic abuse. You will need to be an effective communicator, highly organised and have effective casework management skills.

You will work closely with other partners and agencies and be expected to ensure the continued development of good partnership working.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a requirement this post.

We particularly welcome applicants from the LGBT+ community for this post.

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community