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Staffordshire Women’s Aid is run by a team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about ending Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls.

Please be aware that as a local charity we do not have the capacity to provide feedback on applications that are not selected for interview.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals subjected to any form of violence against women and girls are involved at every level of our organisation. Therefore, we welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of violence and abuse who also meet the person specification, so we can work together to amplify survivors’ voices and ensure our organisation is user centred.

There are currently no vacancies available at this time. Please check back soon.

Children and Young Person’s Refuge Support Practitioner (Female)

We are looking for a Children and Young Person’s Refuge Support Worker to work as part of the Staffordshire Women’s Aid Safe Accommodation Team in both ForWard House and our dispersed properties, providing child-centred, trauma-informed support, information, advice, advocacy and guidance to women and their children who are living in, or moving on from, our refuge provision.

This role requires an energetic, creative and engaging approach, balanced with compassion, empathy and understanding. A key aspect of the role is ensuring that children and young people have a voice, are listened to, and are empowered to share their experiences, feelings and views in a child centred, safe and supported environment.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £27,817 – £30,110 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: ForWard House Refuge, Stafford
Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 26
Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026

 

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