Women's Specialist Practitoner

The Magdalene Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women's support organization in Norwich is seeking a Women's Specialist Practitioner to provide gender- and trauma-informed housing support to women facing multiple disadvantages. This role involves managing accommodation and tackling barriers to housing. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting vulnerable women, with strong skills in trauma-informed care. Competitive salary and organizational benefits are offered.

Benefits

Workplace pension contribution 5%

Death in service benefit

Generous leave

Employee eye care scheme

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development pathways

Training and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to women facing multiple disadvantages.
• Understanding of issues related to sexual violence and exploitation.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide gender- and trauma-informed support.
• Help women manage their accommodation and tenancies.
• Identify and address barriers faced by women in the program.

Skills

Trauma-informed support

Gender-informed care

Support for vulnerable women

Job description

Overview

Women’s Specialist Practitioner - Housing Support

The Magdalene Group is a well-respected, award-winning, innovative women and girls organisation, established in 1994, providing trauma- and gender-informed services with the violence against women and girls (VAWG) agenda at the heart of all that we do.

To provide gender- and trauma-informed support and care to women living in the properties who experience multiple disadvantage, sexual violence, exploitation and coercion. The post-holder will be based within the Doorway Women's Service providing tailored support to these women to manage their accommodation and tenancies; working to identify and understand the barriers women face and providing help and support to address these intersecting issues.

Responsibilities

• To provide gender- and trauma-informed support and care to women living in the properties who experience multiple disadvantage, sexual violence, exploitation and coercion. The post-holder will be based within the Doorway Women's Service providing tailored support to these women to manage their accommodation and tenancies; working to identify and understand the barriers women face and providing help and support to address these intersecting issues.

Role details

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Based at: The Magdalene Group, 61 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH, and other organisational premises.

Hours of Work: 30 – 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £25,500-27,500 per annum fte.

Annual leave: 27 days plus Bank holidays fte

Organisational benefits:

• Workplace pension contribution 5%
• Death in service benefit
• generous leave
• employee eye care scheme
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• hybrid working
• cycle-to-work scheme
• organisation-wide away days
• career development pathways
• training and wellbeing initiatives

Safeguarding

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application information

Application packs available at www.magdalenegroup.org Recruitment of Ex-offenders & Equal Opportunities policies available.

If you require further information, please telephone the office on 01603 610256 or email [e-mail]

Please return completed application forms to [e-mail] or post to 61 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH.

Closing date: 7th October 2025 | Interview dates: 9th and 13th October 2025