Women’s Housing & Wellbeing Link Worker

St Giles Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Giles Trust seeks a Female Link Worker in Kings Lynn to provide holistic, client-led support for women facing domestic abuse and housing instability. The role focuses on assessments, advocacy, and coordinated access to housing and health services.

You will work within a partnership approach to empower women, promoting wellbeing and sustainable futures while maintaining case records and contributing to outcomes. This fixed-term post supports 28 hours per week and is open to female applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of issues affecting women experiencing domestic abuse.
• Experience providing advice, advocacy, support, and client-led interventions.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and partnership-working skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles and risk management.
• Competent IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.
• Level 3 Information, Advice & Guidance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments, advice, advocacy, and tailored support plans.
• Provide outreach support across the local community, helping women engage with housing, mental health, domestic abuse, and other services.
• Build strong partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders to ensure a whole-system approach to support.
• Promote safeguarding and implement appropriate safety measures where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to achieving project outcomes and targets.
• Support women to develop long-term plans, reducing risk of further crisis and enabling ongoing support networks.

Skills

Vulnerable people support

Domestic abuse awareness

Advocacy

Communication

Partnerships

Safeguarding

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Information, Advice & Guidance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

St Giles Trust seeks a Female Link Worker in Kings Lynn to provide holistic, client-led support for women facing domestic abuse and housing instability. The role focuses on assessments, advocacy, and coordinated access to housing and health services.

You will work within a partnership approach to empower women, promoting wellbeing and sustainable futures while maintaining case records and contributing to outcomes. This fixed-term post supports 28 hours per week and is open to female applicants.