Refuge Worker – Derby
Refuge Worker – Asian Communities – Derby
Full time : 35 hours per week
Salary: c. £19,000 per annum pro rata
You will assess the support and safety needs of South Asian women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and provide the practical and emotional support they need to rebuild their lives.
Do you have the excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills as well as a working knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits as they relate to women fleeing domestic violence ?
Then consider this opportunity to be part of a valuable team,
You will be required to work as part of an on-call rota.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of providing support to Asian women and should be able to speak at least one Asian language.
All post holders must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.
To apply for this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@refuge.org.uk
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and a child care voucher scheme.
Closing date: 30th July 2010
*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.
**Section 5.2 (d) of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies.
Due to the nature of this position an enhanced CRB disclosure will be required. Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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