Seeking a project worker to join young women's refuge team
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.
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Key Responsibilities
- To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the young women’s refuge
- To ensure a high-quality standard of service in the refuge
- To develop and deliver a front-line service offering support, advice and guidance to young women, and their children, living in the refuge
Experience Required
- providing practical and emotional support to young womenand children affected by domestic violence
- offering advice and information and advocating for serviceusers on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits,legal, social welfare issues etc
- developing and maintaining effective working relationshipswith external agencies
- working within safeguarding guidelines to protect andpromote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults
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 at: recruitment@bswaid.org.
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 4th November. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 16th and 23rd November.
Refuge Project Worker (Young Women’s Refuge)
Company: Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid Salary: from £31,537 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Birmingham, B5 7AA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026
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Refuge Project Worker (Young Women’s Refuge) in Birmingham employer: Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid (BSWA) is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for women and children. With over 45 years of experience in supporting those affected by domestic violence, BSWA fosters a passionate work culture that values employee growth and well-being, offering generous benefits such as 31 days of annual leave, a matched pension contribution, and access to health cash plans. Join our enthusiastic team in Birmingham and Solihull, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid Recruitment Team
