Refuge Worker - South London

Refuge Worker - South London

Location: South London

Salary: £13 - £20 per hour

Contract: Full time - 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday - 3 month contract with the ability to extend

Are you passionate about supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse? We are looking for a dedicated Refuge Worker to join our team and provide essential support to survivors as they rebuild their lives in safety.

About the Role

As a Refuge Worker, you will be at the heart of providing practical and emotional support to women and children in a safe and supportive environment. Your role will include:

• Offering one-to-one support to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Assisting with housing, benefits, and legal advocacy to help women move towards independence.
• Facilitating group sessions and wellbeing activities.
• Maintaining the smooth running of the refuge, including health and safety checks and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Building strong relationships with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for residents.

About You

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive individual with:

• Experience working with survivors of domestic abuse or within a refuge or similar setting.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and support planning.
• Knowledge of housing rights, welfare benefits, and legal frameworks affecting survivors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of Women and Children affected by domestic abuse, we would love to hear from you!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.