Refuge Support Worker/ IDVA

Kiran Support Services is a specialist South Asian charity providing refuge accommodation and outreach support to Asian women fleeing all forms of VAWG and harmful practices. Our services include refuge accommodation, resettlement and outreach support, advice and advocacy services, counselling and immigration advice and casework support.

We are a small team dedicated to providing intersectional culturally specific support to vulnerable women and their children through high quality services delivered in South Asian languages tailored to meet individual needs.

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate women to join our team. If you have got what it takes to support, listen, laugh and cry on the journey to helping re-build someone’s life then contact us to find out more about the roles.

Job Title: Refuge Support Worker/ IDVA

Hours: 35 hours per week, 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Annual salary: £27,000 - £30,000 plus pension contribution

Location: London Borough of Brent

Ref: KSSBrent/RSW25

The main purpose of the Refuge Support Worker role is to support women and children escaping domestic abuse by providing safe accommodation and support to rebuild their lives through the provision of one to one support, helping them to make informed choices while ensuring they understand their rights.

You must have at least one year’s experience of working with Asian women in a refuge or other formal setting. An understanding of the intersectional complexities and dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on women from South Asian communities is essential.

You will have demonstrable experience of providing advice and support to Asian women who have experienced domestic abuse, harmful practices and all forms of VAWG (violence against women and girls). You will be experienced at completing risk assessments and support planning. You will have a working knowledge of welfare benefits and housing legislation. An understanding of the issues faced by migrant women with no recourse to public funds is desirable.

It is essential that you are able to speak fluently in at least one South Asian language (Urdu / Punjabi preferred).

If you do not have the above qualifications or experience and are interested in the role and would be willing to undergo supported training please email us to arrange an informal chat about the role and how we could support you to train on the job. 

Closing date for completed applications is midnight Friday 7 February 2025

Interviews will be held on 13 & 14 February 2025

Due to the sensitive nature of these roles they are advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1). 

Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.