Refuge Project Worker (Maternity cover Job Birmingham area,England UK,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Refuge Project Worker (Maternity cover)

Refuge Project Worker (Maternity cover)

Company:
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid

Salary: £31,537

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Birmingham, B5 7AA

Working pattern:
On-site

Job type:
Permanent

Posting date: 18 Aug 2026

Closing date: 9 Sept 2026

Seeking a refuge project worker to join our emergency accommodation refuge housing team.

About Us

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

Key Responsibilities

To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge.

Experience Required

Of working within a children and family setting with women and children affected by domestic violence
Of assessing and working to meet children’s needs in a holistic way
Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
Of delivering play activities for children
Of delivering training and awareness sessions

Of working within safeguarding guidelines and legislation to protect and promote the well‑being of children and vulnerable adults

Benefits

31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Up to 6% matched pension contribution
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
Cycle to Work scheme
Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment.

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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