Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker (Female)

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in the Winchester area of Hampshire, for a full time position.

This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement).

Salary; £25,750-£26,383

Location; Winchester

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker to join a specialist domestic abuse service based in Winchester.

This is a rewarding and varied role providing high-quality support to women and their children residing in refuge accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. You will work within a trauma-informed environment, delivering practical, emotional and advocacy support to empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and independently.

The role includes both refuge-based support and resettlement work, helping women transition into safe, long-term accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Women and Families

• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and safety planning to women living in refuge

• Support women to understand their options around housing, legal remedies, benefits, health and finance

• Deliver parenting and family support, promoting healthy mother/child relationships

• Facilitate group work, drop-ins and structured support programmes

• Support children and young people to access and maintain education

• Assist with court, Jobcentre and local authority appointments (including occasional police-escorted property visits)

• Develop and review individual support and safety plans

• Provide resettlement support to enable women to move on safely from refuge

Refuge Management & Operations

• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge

• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained within the building

• Support residents to maintain communal areas and prepare rooms for new arrivals

• Assist with housing benefit applications, licence agreements and rent collection

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records

Multi-Agency & Partnership Working

• Work closely with social care, housing, police, health, education and voluntary agencies

• Participate in MARAC and other multi-agency forums where required

• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure coordinated safety planning

• Promote awareness of domestic abuse and available support within the

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Essential:

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals under stress

• Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable people

• Experience facilitating group work and structured support sessions

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Knowledge of housing, legal and benefits systems affecting survivors

• Ability to manage a caseload independently

• Excellent communication and crisis management skills

• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities

• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equality

• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance)

Desirable:

• Experience developing services for survivors of domestic abuse

• Further education qualification or relevant professional training

• Knowledge of local domestic abuse support pathways

This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are passionate about empowering women and supporting families to live free from abuse, we encourage you to apply.