Website KiranSupport Kiran Support Services
Specialist South Asian Refuge
Job Title: Refuge Support Worker
Hours: 35 hours per week, 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Annual salary: £27,514 – £30,095 pa, depending on qualifications and experience
Location London Borough of Waltham Forest
Ref: KSS/RSWWF
The main purpose of the role is to support survivors of domestic abuse by working with them to provide safe accommodation and enabling them to access services to make informed choices about their future while also ensuring that they understand their rights.
We are looking for a south Asian woman with a relevant qualification such as IDVA or a social work/ health qualification, or at least one year’s experience of working with Asian women in a refuge or other formal setting. An understanding of the intersectional complexities and dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on women from South Asian communities is essential.
You should have demonstrable experience in providing advice and support to Asian women who have experienced domestic abuse, harmful practices and all forms of violence against women and girls. You must be experienced at completing risk assessments and support planning and have a working knowledge of welfare benefits and housing legislation.
It is essential that you are able to speak fluently in at least one South Asian language.
If you would like to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you. For a full information pack, including job description and person specification, please email: recruitment@kiranss.org.uk, or call 0208 558 1986 for a recruitment pack stating the reference number for the role you are applying for.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 11 May 2025 .
Interviews will take place the week commencing 19 May 2025.
Due to the sensitive nature of these roles, we will be considering biological female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).
Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@kiranss.org.uk.