Sanctuary Support Worker – LGBTQIA+ Specialist
Behind Closed Doors
*We welcome applications from those looking for part-time and full-time hours as we may be able to offer additional hours in a very similar role within the wider LDVS provision.
The Sanctuary Support Team is looking for a compassionate and skilled Sanctuary Support worker to join their dedicated team. This role is all about providing life-changing one-to-one support for individuals and families who need ‘sanctuary’ to keep them safe from domestic abuse.
This post is held at Behind Closed Doors, one of the partner organisations involved in the Sanctuary Support Team – a city-wide consortium led by Leeds Women’s Aid and employed by Leeds Domestic Violence Service partner organisations, dedicated to helping individuals stay safe in their homes. Other organisations established in the team are Women’s Health Matters, Karma Nirvana, Shantona, PAFRAS, and Asha Neighbourhood Project, all with a different specialism, working closely together to deliver support and safer housing for individuals and families recovering from domestic abuse.
The LGBTQIA+ specialist, based at Behind Closed Doors, will be working with victim-survivors from the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring they receive tailored one-to-one support to rebuild their lives safely.
There is an essential requirement under the Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003 that the post holder has experience of LGBT+ needs and the impact of discrimination. Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of LGBT+ people’s lives, including awareness of the issues that LGBT+ survivors might face.
How to Apply
For more detailed information about this post, how to apply and to download the application pack please go to the Behind Closed Doors or Leeds Women’s Aid website:
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