Interview Date: 27th and 28th March 2025
This job description may change to reflect changing requirements of the role.
Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men, and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Service
Bexley Refuge Service provides emergency accommodation to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Refuge Case workers provide emotional and practical support; this can include housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, help around child contact, benefits, financial advice, and accessing therapeutic support services.
About the Role
You will provide advice and support to women who have experienced domestic abuse in a refuge setting working across two sites. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, develop support plans, and carry out key work with women survivors. You should have a minimum of two years’ experience of working with this or a similar client group. An in-depth understanding of the needs of women and children from diverse backgrounds is essential.
About You
The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
You will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, and the ability to work with women to help them understand their needs, risk assess, develop safety plans, and support them in linking with other agencies.
You will have a working knowledge of the available legal remedies, housing and welfare benefits, as well as experience of providing workshops.
In addition to case management, you will be required to undertake housing management responsibilities including health and safety and maintenance of the refuges. You will have excellent administrative and time management skills.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including a three percent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement, and a focus on learning and development.
To apply: Please complete and send the Application Form and Equality Monitoring form on Solace Careers by the closing date above. If for any reason you are having trouble downloading the documents, please email us and we will send you an application pack.
Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Solace is a Disability Confident employer. Please feel free to email us at hr.team@solacewomensaid.org if you require any additional support to apply for this role.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
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