Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Women’s and Children’s Refuge

Location
Burnley and Nelson

Salary
£12.71 per hour and above depending on experience
Sleep-in rate £55 per shift

Hours
Flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights and sleep-ins

Contract
Agency Bank and Casual

Essential Requirements
Minimum 6 months experience within health and social care
Previous experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse is highly desirable
Strong understanding of trauma informed practice
Confident supporting both women and children in crisis situations
Ability to manage challenging behaviour and emotionally complex cases
Excellent communication and safeguarding awareness
Full right to work in the UK
Due to the nature of the service, this role is open to female applicants only in line with the Equality Act 2010

The Role
You will be supporting women and children within a refuge setting who have experienced domestic abuse. This is a highly sensitive environment requiring a trauma informed and person centred approach at all times.

Key responsibilities include:
Providing emotional and practical support to residents
Maintaining a safe, secure and supportive environment
Supporting residents to rebuild confidence and independence
Working in line with safeguarding policies and reporting concerns appropriately
Completing accurate records and incident reports
Supporting with daily living tasks and routines within the refuge
Working collaboratively with external agencies and internal teams

Benefits
Flexible working to suit your availability
Opportunity to work within a specialist and rewarding sector
Competitive hourly rates with enhanced sleep-in payments
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Variety of shifts across multiple services

Compliance
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references
We do not offer sponsorship for this role applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Apply Now
If you have the experience and resilience to support vulnerable women and children, we want to hear from you. Apply today or contact our team on 01282 831100 for more information.