Motherwell & District Women's Aid

Domestic Abuse can come in many different forms and our service can provide specialist services to help those who have experienced this to take back control of their lives.
We offers support locally to women and children providing service-user led support and crisis intervention.

Contact Us
Tel - 01698 321 000
www.mdwa.org.uk

We understand that experiences of domestic abuse can cause stress, fear and anxiety.

Relaxation and Meditation can help to soothe and calm anxiety. So does talking!

We offer specialist support to those who have experienced domestic abuse in their home.

Contact us: 01698 321 000 💜

Here are some tips to help you to maintain your mental health.

Remember you are not alone💜!

If you have been or are currently the victim of domestic abuse and are seeking support contact us today!

Tel - 01698 321 000

Domestic Abuse can come in many different forms and our service can provide specialist services to help those who have experienced this to take back control of their lives.

We offers support locally to women and children providing service-user led support and crisis intervention.

Its PRIDE month!

Our service has understanding of domestic abuse in LGBT relationships and we thrive to offer support for women and children affected by this.

We understand circumstances can be different no matter the relationship, Do not suffer in silence 💜

Our service has been busy working hard for our silver LGBT youth Scotland Charter!
We started this process in June 2022 and have been working to ensure our service is evolving and inclusive! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Throughout this process we have reached out to the community and developed our service to ensure inclusivity. We will continue to reach out so keep your eyes peeled for more posts👀

Local LGBT groups in Motherwell and District can be found at the link below.
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/find-local-youth-groups/

Huge shoutout to Tesco Wishaw for their kind donation and campiagn for toys for our service for Christmas. Your support is always greatly appreciated!
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A huge thank you to the Mason's of PGL of Lanarkshire Middle Ward who very kindly donated vouchers to our service today these are huge help and your support is always greatly appreciated🙂🎄

Yesterday was National Coming out Day and to celebrate our service were busy showing different ways we are inclusive and how we can make sure to be more inclusive every day!

Our staff all wore amazing LGBT t-shirts and a group of talented young people designed flags of all different aspects of the LGBT community!

We were also lucky enough to have 2 S6 pupils from Clyde Valley High School who were able to take time out of their day to speak with us about their LGBT group at school.

Happy International Day of the Girl!

10th October 2022 is World Mental Health Day.

Our service offers support to women and children who need supported through domestic abuse.

We are here for you!
Tel - 01698 321 000
email - [email protected]

October is Black History Month.

We strive to ensure inclusivity for all within our service, supporting women and children who are affected by domestic abuse.

Tel: 01698 321 000
Email: [email protected],uk

October is National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month! We offer support for women and children who are affected by domestic abuse.

We Can Help!

WE ARE HIRING!

Motherwell and District Woman’s Aid provides information, support and accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children, and young people, this may be the job for you.

We have vacancies for experienced support workers. You will work using a multi-agency, trauma informed approach and your case load will include individual and group work support.

Apply via

GOODMOVES
https://goodmoves.com/vacancy/a4s3z00000SfJJNAA3/equality-and-advocacy-worker

and
INDEED
https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Motherwell-Womens-Aid/jobs?jk=260de727e3fdbe11&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

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We are delighted to be involved with the Glasgow Spirit of Christmas appeal again this year. This will make our Women and Children's Christmas that extra bit special! We look forward to meeting everyone who has made a pledge to our charity!

Thank you to everyone who has already dropped off their pledges!

We are delighted to be involved with the Glasgow Spirit of Christmas appeal again this year. This will make our Women and Children's Christmas that extra bit special! We look forward to meeting everyone who has made a pledge to our charity!

Children and Young Peoples Support Worker
1 Full Time Position / 35 hours
Salary £25,749.96
Position funded until September 2023

MDWA provides information, support and accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children, and young people, this may be the job for you.

We have vacancies for experienced support workers. You will work using a multi-agency, trauma informed approach and your case load will include individual and group work support.

Support Worker
3 Full time positions, 35 hours, Salary £25,749.96
1 Part time position, 20 hours, Salary Pro Rata
Positions funded until September 2023

MDWA provides information, support and accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children, and young people, this may be the job for you.

We have vacancies for experienced support workers. You will work using a multi-agency, trauma informed approach and your case load will include individual and group work support.

Email [Email address hidden] for a recruitment pack

Women’s Support Worker
3 Full time positions, 35 hours, Salary £25,749.96
1 Part time position, 20 hours, Salary Pro Rata
Positions funded until September 2023

MDWA provides information, support and accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse. If you can commit to upholding the rights of women, children, and young people, this may be the job for you.

We have vacancies for experienced support workers. You will work using a multi-agency, trauma informed approach and your case load will include individual and group work support.

Thank you Motherwell McDonalds for providing lunch for our children at the last minute! The kids are thrilled to bits ☺️

📣📣 DONATION APPEAL 📣📣

We are looking for a laptop, netbook or iPad. If you can help, please contact Pascale on +447498843696

Please note that due to storage limitations and COVID-19 concerns, we can only accept donations of second hand goods that are specifically requested. Thank you.

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We are available on 0141 553 2022, Monday to Friday, 9:30AM - 4:30PM on extended hours for crisis support. Thank you.

If phoning isn't safe, you can email [email protected]

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is available 24/7 for anyone - of any gender or sexuality - affected by or . We also have a webchat if phoning doesn't feel safe for you.

☎️0800 027 1234
📧[email protected]
💻sdafmh.org.uk
We're here for you.

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