Women'S Support Worker (London, 0.6 Fte)

Beyond The Streets; East London; On-site; GBP 25 000 - 35 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Women's Support Worker to provide trauma-informed support to women wishing to exit the sex industry. This role involves frontline work with vulnerable individuals, requiring excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting women facing multiple disadvantages.

Benefits

Competitive pay and career development opportunities

Personal development allowance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech buying scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Clinical supervision

Employee assistance programme

Blue light discount

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and understanding of safeguarding protocols.
• Women-centred, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, trauma-informed support to women with complex needs.
• Work within a small team supporting women on-street in East London.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Women's Support Worker (London, 0.6 FTE)

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London – Office based

Hours of work: 21 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday (including outreach outside of office hours)

Line Manager: Door of Hope Manager

Pension: 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution

Contract: Permanent

About the Project – Door of Hope (East London)

The Door of Hope Project provides support to women who sell sex in Tower Hamlets, including advocacy, information, emotional, and practical support. It also involves a team of around 15 volunteers delivering street outreach on Thursdays and Fridays.

About the Role

Beyond the Streets is a UK charity with over 20 years' experience supporting women in the sex industry. We deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support, training, and produce research-informed resources. We are recruiting a Women's Support Worker to provide holistic, trauma-informed support to women with complex needs who wish to exit the sex industry.

The role involves working within a small team supporting women on-street in East London, requiring frontline experience with vulnerable individuals, preferably within sectors like VAWG, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, or sex industry support.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and understanding of safeguarding protocols
• Women-centred, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, and commitment to supporting women facing multiple disadvantages
• Familiarity with VAWG sector and barriers faced by women with complex needs
• IT skills and flexibility in work approach

Benefits

• Competitive pay and career development opportunities
• Personal development allowance, cycle-to-work scheme, tech buying scheme, travel season ticket loan
• Clinical supervision, employee assistance programme, blue light discount

Application Process

Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature of the role, it is restricted to female applicants under Section 9 of the Equality Act.

Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, references, and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

To apply: Please read the application pack, fill in the Application Form and Equal Opportunities form, and submit them to the provided contact. Applications close at 9am on Wednesday, 21st May. Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday, 3rd June, in East London.