Refuge & Dispersed Accommodation Practitioners

SF Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking two part-time Refuge & Dispersed Accommodation Practitioners in Leicester. These roles involve providing compassionate support to individuals affected by domestic abuse, managing safety planning, and liaising with various agencies. Candidates should have experience in supporting vulnerable individuals, strong communication skills, and knowledge of safeguarding. A valid driving license and the ability to pass a DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse or housing support preferred.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and tenancy management.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and safety planning for clients.
• Manage referrals and maintain accurate, confidential case records.
• Work closely with housing, health, and welfare agencies.
• Carry out regular property and safety checks.
• Ensure all accommodation is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming.
• Keep monitoring data and reports accurate and up to date.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping skills

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Refuge & Dispersed Accommodation Practitioners (Part-Time, 2 Roles)

Leicester | Temp to Perm | £26,421 pro rata | ⏰ 17.5 hrs/week (3 days)

We're looking for two compassionate and experienced practitioners to join our Safe Accommodation team in Leicester. One role is based in a Refuge, and the other supports clients in Dispersed Accommodation. Both positions involve providing practical and emotional support to people affected by domestic abuse, helping them to rebuild their lives in a safe, stable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and safety planning for clients
• Manage referrals and maintain accurate, confidential case records
• Work closely with housing, health, and welfare agencies
• Carry out regular property and safety checks
• Ensure all accommodation is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming
• Keep monitoring data and reports accurate and up to date

What You'll Bring

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals (domestic abuse or housing experience preferred)
• Strong communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and tenancy management
• Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work independently

Hours: 17.5 per week (Refuge: Mon-Fri / Dispersed: Mon-Wed) — occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Must hold a valid driving licence and pass a DBS check.

Interested? Apply now with your CV — we'd love to hear from you