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Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner
Voluntary Action Sheffield
24,662 - 25,658 per year
Sheffield
Full-time
27th September 2025

Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner

Social Care

Sheffield Women's Aid

Sheffield Women's Aid (SWA) is one of Sheffield's Leading Domestic Abuse Charities. SWA believe that every woman and child has the right to live free from all forms of violence and abuse. We have been providing safety and support to hundreds of women and children since 1974.

As a Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioner you will be part of the refuge support team, working alongside colleagues to offer practical and emotional support to women and children living in our safe accommodation; helping them to begin to recover from the trauma and abuse they have experienced and move forward in a safe and planned way.

What are we looking for?

An enthusiastic, confident woman looking for a new opportunity in a role that makes a real difference. Who will be able to demonstrate these skills and qualities:

Desirable:
  • Experience of working in a public facing role.
  • Experience supporting those living with domestic abuse or similar trauma.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and record keeping skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to use ICT.
  • Experience using Microsoft programs (Word, Excel etc.) and electronic management systems.
  • Willingness to take on further training within your role.
  • Awareness of safeguarding procedures and processes (both children and adults).
  • Confidence in both working as part of a team and managing work load alone.
  • Community Language skills.
  • Excellent time and crisis management skills.
  • Knowledge of different ethnic and religious backgrounds.
  • A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
  • Experience delivering group work.

SWA seeks to represent the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from Black and minority women, Eastern European women and women with lived experience of domestic abuse; also applicants with community language skills.

(Due to the nature of this role, SWA will only consider females/ women for these positions. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational requirement).

(Please note we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship).

Sheffield

£ 24,662 - £ 25,658

Full Time

37.5 hours ( including shifts Monday to Friday from 08:30 - 16:30 and 11:00 - 19:00).

.Generous leave entitlement (28 days + Bank Holidays pro rata). Excellent induction, training and ongoing support. 6% pension contribution. Access to national discount schemes. Contributory healthcare plan.

27-09-2025

Please email mail@sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk and janet@sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk to request an application pack. Please note position may close early if suitable applications rec'd. Interviews tbc

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