Urdu-Speaking Refuge Project Worker (Maternity Cover)

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Health plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWA) is seeking a Refuge Project Worker with language specialism (Urdu) for maternity cover to support women and children in emergency accommodation across six refuges. The role involves supervising day-to-day refuge operations and delivering frontline services with sensitivity to safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

The post requires experience in women’s domestic violence services, strong coordination with external agencies, and the ability to train

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a children and family setting with women and children affected by domestic violence.
• Ability to assess and meet children’s needs in a holistic way.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies.
• Experience delivering training and awareness sessions.
• Experience working within safeguarding guidelines and legislation to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• To 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.

Skills

Children & family setting

Holistic child needs

External agencies relationships

Training delivery

Safeguarding

Play activities for children

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWA) is seeking a Refuge Project Worker with language specialism (Urdu) for maternity cover to support women and children in emergency accommodation across six refuges. The role involves supervising day-to-day refuge operations and delivering frontline services with sensitivity to safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

The post requires experience in women’s domestic violence services, strong coordination with external agencies, and the ability to train