Refuge Family Support Worker - Empower Survivors

FCWA; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular staff support sessions

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service insurance

Ongoing training and professional dev

Friendly, values-driven team env

Job summary

FCWA Refuge Family Support Worker sought to provide proactive practical and emotional help to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in a refuge setting. You will work as a member of our dedicated team, supporting women and children with sensitivity to foster independent lives free from harm.

You will encourage residents to take part in wellbeing activities, support communal living, and engage with staff and management to ensure a safe, supportive refuge environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting victims of domestic abuse is desirable.
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support with sensitivity.
• Commitment to safeguarding and empowering residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to women and children in a refuge.
• Engage with residents in a supportive, empathic manner to promote independence.
• Encourage participation in wellbeing activities and reduce isolation.
• Work as part of the FCWA team with regular contact to management.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communicatio n skills

Teamwork

Job description

FCWA Refuge Family Support Worker sought to provide proactive practical and emotional help to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in a refuge setting. You will work as a member of our dedicated team, supporting women and children with sensitivity to foster independent lives free from harm.

You will encourage residents to take part in wellbeing activities, support communal living, and engage with staff and management to ensure a safe, supportive refuge environment.