Part-time Refuge Practitioner (17.5 hours) – Maternity Cover

WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED in Leicester is recruiting for a maternity cover role on a 17.5-hour week across Wednesday to Friday. The starting salary is £26,421 pro-rata.

You will provide practical, emotional and personal development support to women and children living in the refuge, ensuring a safe, supportive environment while adhering to safeguarding and Equality Act requirements. This fixed-term post is open to women only and runs until May 31 2027.

Qualifications

• Open to women only under Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
• Experience in domestic abuse support or safeguarding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional and personal development support to women and children in the refuge.
• Create a safe and supportive environment for residents of the refuge.

Job description

24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247

Local Help: 0808 80 20 028

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24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247

Local Help: 0808 80 20 028

Quick Exit

Closing Date

Friday 16 October 2026, 5.00pm

Due to the nature of the role this post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 and subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Please note that if you have previously accessed support from WALL, you will need to have completed your support two years ago or more before you can apply for a role.

1 BASE

Leicester

2 CONTRACT

Maternity Cover role, currently fixed-term until 31 May 2027

3 SALARY

Starting salary £26,421 (pro-rata)

4 HOURS

17.5 hours per week, working 3 days across Wednesday - Friday

5 MAIN TASKS

To provide practical, emotional and personal development support so that women and children are able to deal with the effects of domestic abuse in their lives. To provide a safe and supported environment for women and children living in the refuge.

To view the job description and person specification, download the job pack below.

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