At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emotional and practical support to children and mothers affected by violence.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Refuge, focused on empowerment and equality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work within a feminist framework and collaborate with various agencies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in providing support and advocacy for survivors of violence.
The predicted salary is between 31073 - 37978 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Children’s Support Worker to provide high-quality support to children and mothers who have been affected by any violence against women and children (VAWG), including domestic violence. You will provide non-judgmental emotional and practical support, working with mothers and their children to develop joint support and risk management plans.
You will facilitate a coordinated multi-agency response with a wide range of statutory and voluntary services. Methodical and well-organised, you will have significant proven experience of providing direct emotional, practical and welfare support to survivors of VAWG and their children. You will have proven experience of identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of women and children affected by VAWG.
You will have proven experience of advocating to statutory agencies in a multi-agency setting in order to secure safeguarding outcomes for children affected by violence against women and children. You will have a demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office, excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and be a proactive team player.
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in everyday work.
Closing date: 9.00am on 12 August 2026
Interview date: 19 August 2026
Benefits: Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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