Refuge Worker - Newham
Location: Lewisham | Hours: Full-time | Sector: Domestic Abuse Support
Make a real impact in your local community.
Caritas Futures is working with a highly regarded charity to recruit a Refuge Worker in Lewisham. This is a unique opportunity to support survivors of domestic abuse in a meaningful, hands-on role that balances purpose with flexibility.
About the Role
As a Refuge Worker, you'll be a key part of a compassionate team helping women and families move forward from domestic violence. You'll offer practical support, emotional guidance, and ensure individuals are safe, heard, and empowered to rebuild their lives.
What You'll Do
- Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people.
- Working with high-risk clients
- Risk and needs assessment.
- Multi agency work
- Working with vulnerable adults affected by domestic abuse, substance misuse, sexual abuse, housing, mental health, homelessness, or ex-offenders.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with vulnerable adults affected by domestic abuse, homelessness, or related issues
Solid understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management
A trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach to support
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join Through Caritas Futures?
Personal support from a recruitment consultant who understands your field
Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package, including counselling and mental health resources
A smooth, supportive application process and ongoing opportunities in the charity sector
This opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting difference - while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your support work journey.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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