Refuge Worker

Reference: RW - London_1782114918

Refuge Worker - Domestic Abuse Services

London| Full-Time | Ongoing Contract

Change Lives. Build Futures. Be the Support Survivors Need.

Caritas Futures is partnering with a leading domestic abuse charity to recruit compassionate and experienced Refuge Workers in London.

In a sector where skilled professionals are in high demand, this is an opportunity to join a respected service making a genuine difference to women, children, and families affected by domestic abuse.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting survivors within refuge accommodation
  • Completing risk and needs assessments
  • Developing safety and support plans
  • Working alongside partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
  • Providing practical and emotional support to clients rebuilding their lives

What We're Looking For

  • Experience supporting vulnerable adults or families
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment
  • Domestic abuse, housing, homelessness, substance misuse, or related experience
  • DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Through Caritas Futures?

✓ Ongoing full-time opportunity

✓ Specialist charity-sector recruitment support

✓ Counselling services, Headspace access & wellbeing package

✓ Weekly exercise classes

✓ A rewarding role where your work creates lasting change

If you're passionate about empowering survivors and looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£15.00 - £18.00
Per hour
GBP15 - GBP18 per hour
Added 22/06/2026
Reference: RW - London_1782114918

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