Full- time (35 hours per week)
£26,451.25 per annum 

It’s all about making a difference.

Imagine being able to go home after work knowing everything you have done and will be doing is having a positive impact on someone. When families are impacted by domestic abuse it can become very difficult to deal with the trauma that comes with this, especially for children. Do you want to be part of their journey, working through these thoughts, feelings and behaviours to gain a positive outcome?

Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is the largest women’s charitable organisation in Leeds and provides services for victims of domestic violence and abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, trafficking, stalking and harassment and is the lead agency for two consortiums, Leeds Domestic Violence Service and Women’s Lives Leeds.

LWA are seeking a Domestic Violence Support Worker to join our Refuge Support Team. You will be providing holistic support to individuals and families who come to reside in refuge as a result of escaping violence and abuse. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively to attain the best outcomes for our service users.

You will need:

• An excellent understanding of domestic violence and abuse, and the impact on individuals and families
• Experience of assessing the needs and risks of vulnerable people experiencing trauma
•  Values consistent with those of LWA and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 26th March 2025 with interviews being held week commencing  31st March 2025. 

LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. LWA is a diverse and inclusive organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from women from Black, Asian or Minoritized Ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented at senior levels.

LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.

* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1) 

Please send completed applications which should include your covering letter, CV and completed application form to:  [email protected]

For an informal chat, please contact [email protected]