DA Refuge Practitioner
| Company: | Brook Street |
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| Salary: | £17,030 to £17,030 a year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Leicester, LE2 1XD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner (Female Only)
Leicester
£17,030 per annum
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25 hours per week
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Are you passionate about supporting
women and children affected by domestic abuse, including those from
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities?
We are seeking a dedicated
Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner to provide practical, emotional and culturally sensitive support within a specialist refuge service. You will support women to improve their safety, access essential services, rebuild confidence and move towards independent living.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and case management.
- Complete needs assessments, risk assessments and safety plans.
- Support women with housing, benefits, budgeting and accessing services.
- Work closely with safeguarding, housing, healthcare, MARAC and Social Care teams.
- Support women from diverse backgrounds, including BAME communities.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
Requirements
- Experience within domestic abuse, refuge, housing, social care or support services.
- Knowledge of domestic abuse, safeguarding and risk assessment.
- Strong communication, advocacy and case management skills.
- Ability to support vulnerable women and families with complex needs.
- Understanding of the barriers faced by women from BAME communities.
Essential
✅ Fluent English and at least one additional BAME community language
✅ Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
✅ Enhanced DBS check
Knowledge of Honour-Based Abuse, Forced Marriage, FGM and No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) would be advantageous.
Apply today to join a specialist service making a real difference to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
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