Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker (Female)

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in the Winchester area of Hampshire, for a full time position.

This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement).

Salary; £25,750-£26,383

Location; Winchester

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker to join a specialist domestic abuse service based in Winchester.

This is a rewarding and varied role providing high-quality support to women and their children residing in refuge accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. You will work within a trauma-informed environment, delivering practical, emotional and advocacy support to empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and independently.

The role includes both refuge-based support and resettlement work, helping women transition into safe, long-term accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Women and Families

Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and safety planning to women living in refuge

Support women to understand their options around housing, legal remedies, benefits, health and finance

Deliver parenting and family support, promoting healthy mother/child relationships

Facilitate group work, drop-ins and structured support programmes

Support children and young people to access and maintain education

Assist with court, Jobcentre and local authority appointments (including occasional police-escorted property visits)

Develop and review individual support and safety plans

Provide resettlement support to enable women to move on safely from refuge

Refuge Management & Operations

Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge

Ensure health & safety standards are maintained within the building

Support residents to maintain communal areas and prepare rooms for new arrivals

Assist with housing benefit applications, licence agreements and rent collection

Maintain accurate and confidential case records

Multi-Agency & Partnership Working

Work closely with social care, housing, police, health, education and voluntary agencies

Participate in MARAC and other multi-agency forums where required

Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure coordinated safety planning

Promote awareness of domestic abuse and available support within the

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Essential:

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals under stress

Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable people

Experience facilitating group work and structured support sessions

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Knowledge of housing, legal and benefits systems affecting survivors

Ability to manage a caseload independently

Excellent communication and crisis management skills

Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities

Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equality

Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance)

Desirable:

Experience developing services for survivors of domestic abuse

Further education qualification or relevant professional training

Knowledge of local domestic abuse support pathways

This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are passionate about empowering women and supporting families to live free from abuse, we encourage you to apply