3 vacancies – Refuge ~ 23rd & 30th Janaury & 2nd February 2012
Thank you for your interest in the work of Refuge.
We are often looking for enthusiastic, committed people with a wide range of skills to join our team; from refuge workers, service managers and independent domestic violence advocates, to fundraisers, finance and human resource professionals. Vacancies are regularly added to our website so if you do not see the job you are looking for this time, do keep trying.
As well as being a great place to work, you can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to learn and develop.
If you have the interest, commitment and talent to contribute to our high quality services please apply.
Current vacancies
Helpline Volunteers REF:003HLV
We are recruiting female* volunteers for the National Domestic Violence Helpline, who will be responsible for providing support, information and a listening ear to women experiencing domestic violence and to those seeking help on her behalf. The role involves discussing the options available and, if appropriate, referring callers on to refuges and other sources of help and information.
You will have an awareness of domestic violence issues, together with the ability to assess the needs of callers to the helpline. In addition you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with empathy and sensitivity. You will be well organized and have good administrative skills.
Volunteers will be required to cover a regular weekly 4 hour shift at Refuges head office in Tower Hill, during either daytime/ evening or weekends.
Applicants MUST be able to attend 100% of the training program
Closing date: 23rd January 2012
Early Intervention Community Outreach Worker
We are proud to announce that we will be working in partnership with Lambeth Council as together we launch the new Violence Against Women and Girls Gaia Centre, which will offer a range of innovative support services for victims of gender-based violence.
To support the delivery of this important project we are looking for highly motivated and committed people to join Refuge and the Gaia Centre team, and have the above vacancy:
Closing date: 30th January 2012
Refuge Worker – Lewisham REF: 001RWLEW
This post involves delivering a professional service to abused women and children living in our refuges, including providing practical and emotional support. Duties include ensuring the smooth running of the refuge, admitting abused women, providing advice on welfare and housing benefit entitlements and supporting residents to obtain permanent accommodation.
The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. Direct experience of providing support to women and an understanding of current welfare rights/civil/criminal legislation relating to domestic violence is essential as well as the ability to work as part of an on-call rota.
Closing date: 2nd February 2012
If you have any problems with these links please go to http://refuge.org.uk/working-for-refuge/
