Women’s Support Practitioner

Stepping Stones Luton; Luton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Luton is seeking a dedicated Women's Support Practitioner to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable women facing complex issues. With a starting salary of £24,000, you will engage with clients experiencing domestic abuse and other challenges, providing them with the support and motivation they need to rebuild their lives. The position demands strong time management skills and a calm demeanor, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about empowering women and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable women and complex needs.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support women in turning their lives around through motivation and inspiration.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver services.

Skills

Motivational Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Domestic Abuse

Safeguarding Procedures

Social Care Knowledge

Education

Relevant Experience in Women's Sector

Experience in Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting women to turn their lives around? Do you have the skills, experience and aptitude to make a difference to the lives of women and their families?

Stepping Stones is a unique women’s service charity in Luton, with a strong local reputation, for women with complex issues including domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health and offending. Many of our ex-clients tell amazing stories of how Stepping Stones has helped them turn their life around. We are currently looking to strengthen our team by recruiting a full time (35 hours a week) Women’s Support Practitioner who has experience of working with vulnerable women and women with complex needs.

You may already be working in the women’s sector in a similar voluntary sector role, but equally you may come from related fields; perhaps criminal justice, welfare to work, housing or social care.

Whatever your background, you’ll need to hit the ground running! The role is hugely rewarding, but busy and demanding so you’ll need to be able to manage your time well, be able to keep a calm head and will already have a good knowledge of issues affecting women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse, safeguarding, social care procedures and relevant legislation.

What’s most important though is that you’re able to able to motivate and inspire your clients, working collaboratively alongside colleagues and partner agencies to deliver great services day in day out.

Salary: £24,000 starting salary dependent upon experience

For an informal conversation about the role, please call 01582 341343 and speak to Charlie Lockley, CEO.

Download the full job description and application form below.

Stepping Stones was set up in May 2008. We are a registered charity (Charity number 1162349) offering free, confidential and non judgmental support.