At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide life-changing support to individuals and families escaping domestic abuse.
- Company: Join a diverse team dedicated to helping the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a compassionate and inclusive setting.
- Why this job: Empower others and help rebuild lives in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with LGBT+ needs and understanding of discrimination issues.
The predicted salary is between 36152 - 44186 £ per year.
Fixed term until March 2028 (with the potential to extend subject to funding) 21 hours per week. The Sanctuary Support Team is looking for a compassionate and skilled Sanctuary Support worker to join their dedicated team. This role is all about providing life-changing one-to-one support for individuals and families who need ‘sanctuary’ to keep them safe from domestic abuse.
This post is held at Behind Closed Doors, one of the partner organisations involved in the Sanctuary Support Team – a city-wide consortium led by Leeds Women’s Aid and employed by Leeds Domestic Violence Service partner organisations, dedicated to helping individuals stay safe in their homes. Other organisations established in the team are Women’s Health Matters, Karma Nirvana, Shantona, PAFRAS, and Asha Neighbourhood Project, all with a different specialism, working closely together to deliver support and safer housing for individuals and families recovering from domestic abuse.
The LGBTQIA+ specialist, based at Behind Closed Doors, will be working with victim-survivors from the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring they receive tailored one-to-one support to rebuild their lives safely. There is an essential requirement under the Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003 that the post holder has experience of LGBT+ needs and the impact of discrimination. Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of LGBT+ people’s lives, including awareness of the issues that LGBT+ survivors might face.
For more detailed information about this post, how to apply and to download the application pack please go to the Behind Closed Doors or Leeds Women’s Aid website. The closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 4pm. Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 2nd April 2026.
For an informal conversation about these posts please contact the Sanctuary Support Team Leader – Lucy Smithson at LucyS@ldvs.uk. LDVS is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. LDVS and the wider Sanctuary Support Team is made up of diverse and inclusive organisations. We would particularly welcome applications from members of the LGBTQIA+ community and Black, Asian or Minoritized Ethnic communities.
Sanctuary Support Worker in Leeds employer: Leeds Women's Aid
Joining the Sanctuary Support Team as a Sanctuary Support Worker means becoming part of a compassionate and dedicated group committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Located at Behind Closed Doors, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusivity, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across various partner organisations. This role not only offers meaningful employment but also the chance to specialise in LGBTQIA+ support, ensuring that your work is both impactful and rewarding.
