Refuge Support Worker (female applicants only)

The First Step; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Step in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated advocate to support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse within a trauma-informed, risk-led framework. You will play a key role as the first point of contact for referrals, assessing risk and creating safety plans to help clients stay safe.

Join the refuge team to provide person-centred support, assist with housing and resettlement, and help women and children access essential services.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, trauma-informed and risk-led service supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Knowsley. If you have experience in domestic abuse services, strong leadership skills and a commitment to advocacy, safeguarding and survivor-led support, we’d love to hear from you.

As the first point of contact for referrals, you'll offer specialist, trauma-informed support to people at high risk of serious harm from a partner, ex-partner or family member. You'll assess risk, create safety plans, represent clients at MARAC and work with partner agencies to help survivors stay safe and regain control of their lives.

Join The First Step to work as part of our specialist refuge team, you’ll help residents rebuild their lives by providing person-centred support, completing risk assessments and safety plans, assisting with housing and resettlement, and helping women and children access the services they need.