Support Worker – Specialist Refuges

Nia Ending Violence; Greater London, Camden Town; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's support organization in London is seeking a Support Worker to deliver trauma-informed services to women and children affected by violence. The ideal candidate will possess high organizational skills and a strong commitment to feminist and anti-racist practices. This part-time role offers a salary range of £11,600 – £12,800, with a focus on supporting women in crisis within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and children.
• Demonstrable commitment to feminist, trauma-informed, and anti-racist practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver a trauma-informed approach to refuge services.
• Work closely alongside the refuges Team Leader and Service Manager.

Skills

Organisational ability

Self-motivation

Commitment to feminist practices

Trauma-informed approach

Anti-racist practice

Job description

Job Overview

For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high‑quality, women‑led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness. nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex‑based oppression of women. The Emma Project, Daria House and Jan’s Place are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, including women who have been sexually exploited, including through prostitution and who also use substances problematically. This post is currently funded until 31st March 2027 with a possibility of further extension.

Job Details

Job Ref: nia 192 | Job Title: Support Worker – Specialist Refuges | Hours: 14rs/week | Salary: £11,600 – £12,800 (FTE £29,000 – £32,000) dependent on experience and qualification | Location: Camden / Haringey / Islington | Contract type: Permanent.

Responsibilities

You will work closely alongside the refuges Team Leader and Service Manager to implement and deliver a trauma‑informed approach to refuge services. We’re looking for a highly organised and self‑motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can‑do’ approach and a demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma‑informed and anti‑racist practice.

Qualifications

We seek a female candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to ending violence against women, girls and children, a high level of organisational ability, self‑motivation, a ‘can‑do’ attitude, and a demonstrated commitment to feminist, trauma‑informed and anti‑racist practice.

Application Process

Submitting your application via the online form below, emailing your completed application to [e-mail], or posting your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘Private & Confidential’ to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP. CVs will not be accepted. We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post‑holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore, we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V.

Opening: 10am, 12th November 2025. Interview: 24th November 2025.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and is open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

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