Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Women’s and Children’s Refuge Location Burnley and Nelson Salary £12.71 per hour and above depending on experience Sleep-in rate £55 per shift Hours Flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights and sleep-ins Contract Agency Bank and Casual Essential Requirements Minimum 6 months experience within health and social care Previous experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse is highly desirable Strong understanding of trauma informed practice Confident supporting both women and children in crisis situations Ability to manage challenging behaviour and emotionally complex cases Excellent communication and safeguarding awareness Full right to work in the UK Due to the nature of the service, this role is open to female applicants only in line with the Equality Act 2010 The Role You will be supporting women and children within a refuge setting who have experienced domestic abuse. This is a highly sensitive environment requiring a trauma informed and person centred approach at all times. Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional and practical support to residents Maintaining a safe, secure and supportive environment Supporting residents to rebuild confidence and independence Working in line with safeguarding policies and reporting concerns appropriately Completing accurate records and incident reports Supporting with daily living tasks and routines within the refuge Working collaboratively with external agencies and internal teams Benefits Flexible working to suit your availability Opportunity to work within a specialist and rewarding sector Competitive hourly rates with enhanced sleep-in payments Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Variety of shifts across multiple services Compliance All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references We do not offer sponsorship for this role applicants must have full right to work in the UK