Refuge Worker – Eaves – 8th November 2010
Refuge Worker
* Salary Type: Monthly
* Salary Amount: £25,515 – £28,770
* Vacancy Location: London
Eaves is a London-based charity working to support vulnerable women through the provision of a range of complementary services. We take an integrated approach in addressing the needs of women, and the job detailed below forms an intrinsic part of the service we provide for women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
The Refuge Worker will:
* Work directly with women who have experienced domestic violence and who are living in the refuge.
* Conduct needs and risk assessments and develop individual care and support plans in conjunction with the women.
* Provide information and support on areas such as welfare benefit, housing benefit, health services, education, legal rights and child protection.
* Be responsible for health and safety of the refuge.
You must have a strong commitment to delivering a responsive service to vulnerable women and also have the following:
* Significant experience of providing advice and advocacy in one or more of the following: Housing, Welfare benefits or Domestic Violence
* Knowledge of keywork, care planning and needs assessment
* Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to Domestic Violence, Housing, Benefits.
* Knowledge of issues facing women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Eaves is a feminist organisation and you must be committed to working within this philosophy.
Closing date: Monday 8th November 2010
Interview dates: Thursday 18th November 2010
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 an application form http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/Vacancies/RefugeWorker.php
Or please ring 0207 840 7124 for an application pack to be sent to you.
Please note that completed application forms only will be shortlisted for this post.
