Support Worker – The Casa Project

Nia Ending Violence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's support organization is seeking a Support Worker for Specialist Refuges. The role involves providing advocacy and support to women and children impacted by violence across London. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and commitment to feminist practices. This position is permanent, offering a salary ranging from £17,400 to £19,200, with the potential for further extensions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and children.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in a social care or support role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support to women and children affected by violence.
• Engage with women in various locations across London.
• Collaborate with other service providers to ensure comprehensive support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Commitment to feminist practice

Trauma-informed approach

Anti-racist practice

Job description

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 CASA Project is a specialist service providing advocacy and support to women and their children who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, and who have moved on from refuge into accommodation.

This post is currently funded until 31st March 2026 with a possibility of further extension.

Role details

Job Title: Support Worker - Specialist Refuges

Job Ref: nia 194

Hours: 21hrs per week and outreach across London

Salary: £17,400-£19,200 (FTE £29,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience and qualification)

Location: Across London

Contract type: Permanent

What we are looking for

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 demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.

Key dates

Closing Date: 10am, 18th November, 2025

Interview date: 28th November, 2025

How to apply

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application via the online form below
• Emailing your completed application to: [e-mail]
• 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

Selection and requirements

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 CV.

Legal and equal opportunity

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and 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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