Fixed Term contract funded until 31st March 2026 (with the potential to extend subject to funding)

£28,228 FTE (pro rata)

28 hours per week 

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Closing Date: 9am, 14th April 2025

Interviews: 28th and 29th April. 

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It's all about making a difference. 

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Imagine finishing work knowing that what you have done has directly helped someone feel safer in their home. 

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The Sanctuary Support Team is looking for a compassionate and skilled Sanctuary Support worker to join their dedicated team. This role is all about providing life-changing one-to-one support for individuals and families who need ‘sanctuary’ to keep them safe from Domestic Violence and Abuse. 

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This post is held at Women’s Health Matters, one of the partner organisations involved in the Sanctuary Support Team – a city-wide consortium led by Leeds Women’s Aid and employed by Leeds Domestic Violence Service partner organisations, dedicated to helping individuals stay safe in their homes. Other organisations established in the team are Behind Closed Doors, Karma Nirvana, Shantona, PAFRAS, and Asha Neighbourhood Project, all with a different specialism, working closely together to deliver support and safer housing for individuals and families recovering from Domestic Abuse and Violence. 

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The Disability specialist, based at Women’s Health Matters, will be working with women with physical and mental disabilities, ensuring they receive tailored one-to-one support to rebuild their lives safely.  
 

LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. LWA is a diverse and inclusive organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from women from Black, Asian or Minoritized Ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented at senior levels.

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LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.

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* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)

Completed applications including your CV, covering letter and application form should be sent to: recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact lucys@ldvs.uk

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