Female Refuge Worker – Eaves (London) – 5th October 2009
Eaves is a London-based charity working to support women through the provision of a range of complementary direct and second tier services. The organisation is looking to recruit an exceptional individual for the following post:
Female Refuge Worker
SP 26 – 30 £25,263 – £28,485
London
35 hours per week
Female Refuge Worker to work in our Kensington and Chelsea Domestic Violence provision. You will provide advocacy and support to women and children who have experienced domestic violence. You will conduct needs assessments and develop individual support and care plans. Your role will also include providing information and advocacy on areas such as housing, health, education, employment, child protection, legal rights and benefits.
You will possess:
• Knowledge of issues of issues facing women and their children who have experienced domestic violence
• Knowledge of key work, care planning and needs and risk assessment
• Significant experience in providing advice and advocacy in areas such as housing, welfare benefits or domestic violence
• Knowledge of health and safety in a supported housing environment
Eaves offer a generous 30 day’s annual leave (pro rata) and a 7% non contributory pension scheme. Successful applicants in permanent posts can expect to progress through a structured training and development package.
For further information and an application pack, please visit our website http://www.eaves4women.co.uk or email recruitment@eaveshousing.co.uk or call 0207 840 7124
Closing date: Monday 5th October 2009
Interview date: Monday 12th October 2009
This post is exempt under section 7(2) (d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau
Eaves is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Download via Guardian web site:
• Full job description (72K doc file) http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/document/d4b22d10-27e5-40bb-94a7-2476e9451fcf.doc
• Application Form (163K doc file) http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/document/912809/517f88ed-13c5-4078-ae02-bc8ada15f192.doc
