Night Refuge Worker - Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation

The YOU Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid travel time

Enhanced annual leave

Matched pension

Sick pay allowance

Professional training

Employee assistance

Uniform provided

Job summary

The YOU Trust in Swindon is seeking a Female Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Night Worker (internally known as Female Out of Hours Refuge Worker) to join the PARAGON Refuge Out of Hours team. This part-time permanent role involves working a shift pattern including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays, with sleep-in duties as required.

You will support women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse, manage refuge accommodation, answer the 24-hour helpline and coordinate access to

Qualifications

• Health & Social Care qualification or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting vulnerable women, men and children affected by domestic violence.
• Experience responding calmly and effectively to people in crisis or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse.
• Manage the refuge accommodation and operate the 24-hour helpline.
• Assess referrals and provide access to emergency accommodation where appropriate.
• Deliver a trauma-informed, client-centred, risk-led service.

Skills

Crisis response

Trauma informed

Client-centered

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

The YOU Trust in Swindon is seeking a Female Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Night Worker (internally known as Female Out of Hours Refuge Worker) to join the PARAGON Refuge Out of Hours team. This part-time permanent role involves working a shift pattern including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays, with sleep-in duties as required.

You will support women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse, manage refuge accommodation, answer the 24-hour helpline and coordinate access to