Advertised from 14 September 2026

Role

Overall Job Purpose

The LGBTI key case worker posts are specifically to support the BME LGBTI service users however the post holder will also be supporting other service users as well. This project will benefit BME women and young people living in Scotland experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse (DA) and requiring support concerning their gender identity and or sexuality. The purpose of the job is to support LGBTI BME women, their children if any and young people, who approach Shakti as a result of experiencing domestic abuse in particular due to their gender recognition and or sexuality. Women and young people are referred to Shakti from a number of sources or they refer themselves. Support can take a number of forms, depending on a woman’s needs: information, practical help, referring to other agencies, emotional support, and advocacy. The worker must be able to assess a woman’s needs sensitively and sympathetically and to find appropriate ways to respond. She must be able to manage her caseload and work with her colleagues in Shakti and other agencies on behalf of women and children. Working in partnership with other members of staff and in liaison with other agencies the case worker must also ensure that information and support is available to help resettle women when they are moving to permanent accommodation from the refuge or temporary accommodation. The worker is also to support other non LGBTI women to meet the demand for our service.

Key Requirements: The post holder must be a bilingual speaker in a BME community language, preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali or Arabic. The post holder will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities; an understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding domestic abuse/forced marriage. All applicants must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education.

Application notes

Women only need apply for these posts under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: Monday, 5th October 2026. For application pack, please email info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk. We do not accept CV’s.

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