Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
Birmingham, Staffordshire
About Us Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities - To ensure BSWA's refuge accommodation is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and maintenance, creating a safe and welcoming environment for women and children. This post will be is to cover one of our Birmingham refuges, but some cover may be required at any of our refuge sites (in Birmingham and Solihull) from time to time. The 22 hours will need to be worked primarily over 5 days and between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Experience Required - Of carrying out health and safety checks to comply with legislation and organisational needs Of working in a residential setting to ensure that the building is well cleaned and maintained Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 18th November. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 30th November. Apply via our website.
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
About Us Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities - To ensure BSWA's refuge accommodation is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and maintenance, creating a safe and welcoming environment for women and children. This post will be is to cover one of our Birmingham refuges, but some cover may be required at any of our refuge sites (in Birmingham and Solihull) from time to time. The 22 hours will need to be worked primarily over 5 days and between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Experience Required - Of carrying out health and safety checks to comply with legislation and organisational needs Of working in a residential setting to ensure that the building is well cleaned and maintained Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 18th November. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 30th November. Apply via our website.
Job Title: Housing Support Worker Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid working between staff offices across Warwickshire, Dispersed Accommodation (mainly based in the North of Warwickshire and Rugby) and occasional home working Salary: £26,701.36 per annum Contract type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Housing Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire. You will form a team that makes up the Warwickshire Dispersed Safe Accommodation service. This service provides emergency safe accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, 'by-and-for' services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Housing Support Workers will work closely with the Floating Support Workers and Child Support Workers (who provide the personal support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children) to ensure that the emergency accommodation and support meets the whole range of survivors' needs. The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety and maintenance of emergency safe accommodation units in multiple 1-3-bedroom properties across Warwickshire. This will include the practical set up and maintenance of home furnishings and utilities in each property and the management of the cleaning and replacements required between each use of the accommodation unit. The post holder will provide support to survivors fleeing domestic abuse around accessing housing benefit for the dispersed accommodation and support survivors with exploring and accessing move on accommodation. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the properties will maintain Refuge's accommodation standards and comply with all Health and Safety legislation and requirements As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. Closing Date: 09:00am 5 November 2026 Interview Date: 20 November 2026
Oct 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Housing Support Worker Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid working between staff offices across Warwickshire, Dispersed Accommodation (mainly based in the North of Warwickshire and Rugby) and occasional home working Salary: £26,701.36 per annum Contract type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Housing Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire. You will form a team that makes up the Warwickshire Dispersed Safe Accommodation service. This service provides emergency safe accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, 'by-and-for' services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Housing Support Workers will work closely with the Floating Support Workers and Child Support Workers (who provide the personal support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children) to ensure that the emergency accommodation and support meets the whole range of survivors' needs. The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety and maintenance of emergency safe accommodation units in multiple 1-3-bedroom properties across Warwickshire. This will include the practical set up and maintenance of home furnishings and utilities in each property and the management of the cleaning and replacements required between each use of the accommodation unit. The post holder will provide support to survivors fleeing domestic abuse around accessing housing benefit for the dispersed accommodation and support survivors with exploring and accessing move on accommodation. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the properties will maintain Refuge's accommodation standards and comply with all Health and Safety legislation and requirements As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. Closing Date: 09:00am 5 November 2026 Interview Date: 20 November 2026
