Refuge Practitioner

Job Description:

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Refuge Practitioners for positions available in the Leicester area for initial 3 month contracts.

We are recruiting Refuge Practitioners to provide practical, emotional and developmental support to women and children affected by domestic abuse. The role is based within confidential refuge accommodation across Leicestershire and plays a vital part in creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment for residents.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working as part of a dedicated, values-driven team supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group-based support to women and their children living in refuge accommodation

• Support service coordination to ensure the refuge operates safely and effectively

• Take referrals and support admissions into the refuge

• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and support plans

• Liaise with partner agencies including housing, health, education and safeguarding services

• Support women to access benefits, welfare rights, training and education opportunities

• Facilitate house meetings and support mothers around their children’s wellbeing and development

• Contribute to service development, monitoring and quality assurance activity

• Work across multiple locations and dispersed accommodation when required

• Support and work alongside sessional staff and volunteers

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children

• Experience working within safeguarding policies and procedures

• A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children

• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to equality, diversity and non-discriminatory practice

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Desirable:

• Experience in a refuge, hostel or supported accommodation setting

• Relevant qualification (e.g. social work, housing, counselling or similar)

• Experience working in the voluntary or community sector

• Experience supporting colleagues or volunteers

• Understanding of funding and monitoring requirements within support services

Additional Information:

• The role includes evening, weekend and occasional bank holiday working

• Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence is required

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

• Due to the nature of the service, confidentiality of location is essential

Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing)
Salary: £19 to £21 per hour

Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;

• Single point of contact consultant.
• 24h support.
• Regular communication updates.
• Referal Benefit Scheme.