Helpline Worker – REF: 038HLW
Refuge is the largest specialist service provider of domestic violence services in the country. It opened the world’s very first refuge in London in 1971 and celebrates its 40th birthday in 2011. On any given day Refuge is supporting over 1,600 women and children. It also runs the Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline in partnership with Women’s Aid.
Helpline Worker REF: 038HLW
35hpw (part time hours would be considered) C£26,000p.a.
Head Office
The 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline are looking to recruit a female* helpline worker to provide support, information and a listening ear to women experiencing domestic violence and to those seeking help on her behalf by discussing the options available and, if appropriate, to refer callers on to refuges and other sources of help and information
Benefits include 28 days holiday, a non contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and childcare voucher scheme.
Closing date: 3 August 2011
An enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure will be required for this role.
*occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010) applies
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpins all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
