Vacancy: Refuge Workers Lewisham/Tower Hamlets (28th January 2009)
Refuge is a national charity that provides a lifeline for women and children escaping domestic violence. We have the following opportunities for committed female* applicants.
You must have experience of providing support to women, and knowledge of current housing/welfare rights and legal/criminal legislation relating to domestic violence. A recognised social work/counselling/housing qualification would be desirable.
You will have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and the ability to give emotional and practical support to women who have experienced domestic violence.
The candidate must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.
For an application pack, please email refuge@point13media.com or contact Point Thirteen Media on 0845 496 7416 quoting the appropriate reference number.
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and a child care voucher scheme.
Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 28th January 2009.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.
**Section 38(1) (b) Race Relations Act applies.
Charity no. 277424
