Advertised from 10 October 2025

Role

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Befriending Coordinator. The postholder will recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders to work with women experiencing domestic abuse to reduce social isolation. They will also build and maintain relationships with the women who use the service as a key part of their role.

Applicants will have at least 2 years’ relevant experience, preferably with experience of training and supporting volunteers. A good understanding of domestic abuse and its effects is important.

Good communication skills, an ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners and an ability to travel extensively across Fife is essential for the post. 

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement of this post.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA Befriending service and the befriending coordinator role. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 27th October 2025. Please confirm your attendance to [email protected] and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Alternatively, if you would like further information about the post, please contact Claire Rigby at [email protected] to arrange a call.

Application notes

Applications must meet the person specification to be shortlisted.

Closing date: 4.30pm on Tuesday 4****th November 2025

Interviews will be held: Monday 17****th November 20225

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

For an application form, please go to our website: https://fifewomensaid.org.uk/about-fwa/vacancies

Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

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