nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
The Emma Project, Daria House and Jan’s Place are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, including women who have been sexually exploited, including through prostitution and who also use substances problematically.
We are seeking to recruit to the following post:
Job Title: Specialist Refuges Support Worker
Job Ref: nia 164
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2026, possibility of further extension.
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 dependent on experience and qualification
Location: Camden, Islington, Haringey
You will work closely alongside the refuges Team Leader and Service Manager to implement and deliver a trauma informed approach to refuge services. We’re looking for a highly organised and self- motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children.
You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to Prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.
Closing Date: 10am, 15th May 2024
Interview date: 31st May, 2024
You can apply by:
- Submitting your application via the online form below,
- Emailing your completed application to: [email protected],
- Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.
We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post-holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore, we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V.
