Refuge Project Worker Solihull

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the West Midlands seeks a Refuge Project Worker to provide support and guidance to women and children in their emergency accommodation. This role involves daily operations of the refuge and delivering vital services. Ideal candidates are passionate about preventing domestic violence and have experience in similar roles. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8th September. Women only need to apply due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Understanding of domestic violence and its impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist the refuge manager in day-to-day operations.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance to women and children in the refuge.
• Develop and deliver frontline services.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

This role will assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge. Seeking a refuge project worker to join our emergency accommodation refuge housing team.

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 8th September. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th September.