Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner (Dispersed Accommodation)

Sheffieldwomensaid; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading domestic abuse charity in Sheffield is searching for a Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner to support women and families in recovery from trauma. The role involves a public-facing component and community engagement, with a focus on empowering women living in dispersed accommodation. Candidates should have experience working with trauma victims, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work independently while contributing to the team. Generous leave entitlement and training support are included.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement (28 days + Bank Holidays)

Excellent training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• An enthusiastic, confident woman looking for a new opportunity.
• Experience of working with/supporting women who have lived with trauma.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Support women and families in recovery from trauma and abuse.
• Work in the community and travel to meet families in dispersed accommodation.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Confidence in public-facing roles

Experience supporting women with trauma

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use ICT

Crisis management skills

Time management skills

Job description

Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner (Dispersed Accommodation)

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full Time (3 Years Fixed Term)

Hours

37.5 hours ( including shifts from 08:30 - 16:30 and 11:00 - 19:00).

For the right applicant, we would be willing to consider 30 hours over 4 days.

Willing to participate in On Call rota providing out of hours support approx. 1 week in every 8 – additional payment received for On Call.

Job Description

Sheffield Women’s Aid (SWA) is one of the leading domestic abuse charities in Sheffield. SWA believes that every woman and child has the right to live free from all forms of violence and abuse and has been supporting hundreds of women and children every year since 1974.

As a Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner, you will be part of the refuge support team, based within our refuges but working out in the community with women and families living within our dispersed accommodation helping them to begin to recover from the trauma and abuse they have experienced and move forward in a safe and planned way.

What we’re looking for

• An enthusiastic, confident woman looking for a new opportunity in a role that makes a real difference.
• Confident working in a public facing role.
• Experience of working with / supporting women who have lived with trauma.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Confident to work independently in the local community travelling to meet with families in our dispersed accommodation.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and processes (both children and adults).
• Excellent communication and record keeping skills.
• Ability to use ICT.
• Willingness to take on further training within your role.
• Confidence in working as part of a team and managing work load alone.
• Excellent time and crisis management skills.
• Willing to participate in an On-Call rota providing out of hours support (approx 1 week in every 8 - 10) - additional payment will be rec'd for on call duties.

SWA seeks to represent the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from Black and minority women, Eastern European women and women with lived experience of domestic abuse; also applicants with community language skills.

Due to the nature of this role, SWA will only consider females/ women for these positions. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational requirement.

Please note we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship.

Generous leave entitlement (28 days + Bank Holidays pro rata).

Excellent induction, training and ongoing support.