DA Refuge Practitioner

Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner (Female Only)

📍 Leicester
💷 £17,030 per annum
⏰ 25 hours per week
📅 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm

Are you passionate about supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities?

We are seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner to provide practical, emotional and culturally sensitive support within a specialist refuge service. You will support women to improve their safety, access essential services, rebuild confidence and move towards independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and case management.
• Complete needs assessments, risk assessments and safety plans.
• Support women with housing, benefits, budgeting and accessing services.
• Work closely with safeguarding, housing, healthcare, MARAC and Social Care teams.
• Support women from diverse backgrounds, including BAME communities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

Requirements

• Experience within domestic abuse, refuge, housing, social care or support services.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse, safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Strong communication, advocacy and case management skills.
• Ability to support vulnerable women and families with complex needs.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by women from BAME communities.

Essential

✅ Fluent English and at least one additional BAME community language
✅ Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
✅ Enhanced DBS check

Knowledge of Honour-Based Abuse, Forced Marriage, FGM and No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) would be advantageous.

Apply today to join a specialist service making a real difference to women and children affected by domestic abuse.