Work for Leeway

Salary: £24,509

Hours: 37

Based: Norwich Refuge

Benefits include - 6% pension contribution, training and continuous professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 6 weeks paid sick leave (after completion of probation), paid 30 minute lunch, 24 hour telephone counselling service, clinical supervision, staff reward ½ day, staff prize draws, gift vouchers, salary advance and loan schemes.

Job Purpose:

• To provide an effective, supportive and confidential service for women and children requiring emergency refuge accommodation.
• To ensure that the refuge operational policies procedures are implemented and adhered to, and that all statistical data is collated and maintained for stakeholders and funding bodies.
• To support the Refuge Services Co-ordinator in developing the Refuge Service to deliver the best possible outcomes for refuge residents.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant qualification and/or two years’ experience of working with women and children who are experiencing domestic violence, for a statutory or voluntary agency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Ability to work on a rota over 7 days including evening work and take part in the out of hours on-call system.
• The ability to use Microsoft office.
• Full driving license, car business insurance & use of a car to travel.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of working in a residential setting.