Sanctuary Support Worker – Honour Based Abuse Specialist

Job Vacancy

Sanctuary Support Worker – Honour Based Abuse Specialist

Part-time, 21-28 hours 

Salary £28,228 FTE (35 hours)

Fixed-term contract to 31st March 2029 

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.

We are looking for a skilled support worker to join our team who provide support for individuals and families who need ‘sanctuary’ to keep them safe from Domestic Violence and Abuse. Sanctuary is provided by Leeds City Council and consists of safety and security measures to help people stay safe in their homes. There are 9 posts in total in a consortium led by Leeds Women’s Aid and employed by Leeds Domestic Violence Service partner organisations.

We are currently recruiting for Karma Nirvana. The additional organisations that are already established in the team are, Behind Closed Doors, Age UK Leeds, Shantona, Women’s Health Matters, PAFRAS and Asha Neighbourhood Project who all have different specialisms. The posts are based with the partner organisations located across the city who will work closely together as a team to deliver support and safer housing for people and families recovering from Domestic Violence and Abuse.

Karma Nirvana specialise in working with individual’s that have been impacted by Honour Based Abuse and/or Forced Marriage.

The closing date is 5pm on 4th of May 2026 interviews will be held on

11th of May 2026

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Applications for this role must be made via our application form. Completed applications should be sent to:  recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk

For an informal chat please contact lucys@ldvs.uk to arrange.