Empowering Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner

Brook Street; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Brook Street in Leicester is seeking a Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner for a 20-hour/week role, paying £13,624 per annum. The post runs Sunday to Wednesday, 8:30am–1:30pm, and supports women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse.

You will provide practical and emotional support, complete referrals and risk assessments, assist with housing, benefits and services, advocate with external agencies, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable women, children or families.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse and safeguarding.
• Experience within refuge, supported housing, social care or a similar service.
• Fluent English and at least one additional BAME language.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one practical and emotional support
• Complete referrals, risk assessments and support plans
• Support housing, benefits, budgeting and accessing services
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Provide advocacy and liaise with external agencies
• Work alongside Social Care, MARAC, housing and healthcare professionals
• Support residents with move-on accommodation and resettlement
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records

Skills

Vulnerable women

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk assessment

Advocacy skills

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Additional language

Job description

Brook Street in Leicester is seeking a Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner for a 20-hour/week role, paying £13,624 per annum. The post runs Sunday to Wednesday, 8:30am–1:30pm, and supports women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse.

You will provide practical and emotional support, complete referrals and risk assessments, assist with housing, benefits and services, advocate with external agencies, and maintain confidential records.