Vacancies

We are currently seeking a specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker

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Nottingham Central Women’s Aid (NCWA) is a registered charity dedicated to protecting women and children from domestic abuse. We are committed to ending violence against women and girls through safe accommodation, intervention programmes, and recovery support.

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Position: Support Worker – within our emergency refuge accommodation.

• Hours: Full and part-time (16+) hours available the rota will include 2 Sundays per month (FTE).

• Salary: £26, 729 FTE. Plus £21 per on-call session.

• Location: Emergency refuge accommodation in Nottingham City

• Contract: Permanent (subject to future funding)

Role Overview

Join our dedicated Domestic Abuse Specialist Support Team, where you'll provide trauma-informed, high-quality, proactive front-line support to women and children impacted by domestic abuse. You'll work within both communal and dispersed accommodation settings and support our survivor recovery programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide practical and personal welfare support to ensure a safe and supportive environment for families.

• Organise and deliver weekly house meetings, documenting actions and decisions.

• Support the Wellbeing Worker in delivering a residents’ programme of activities, encouraging participation from women and children.

• Handle day-to-day housing management, including health & safety checks and fire drills.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and prepare accommodation for incoming families.

Requirements

Experience: Proven experience in meeting the needs of diverse communities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage a wide range of duties, and maintain confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Availability: Willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call rota and respond to emergencies at our Nottingham refuges. You must be able to get to a location in Nottingham within 30 minutes.

Background Check: Full Enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service check required.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact by achieving positive outcomes for beneficiaries from diverse backgrounds.

• Work in a supportive team committed to providing the highest standard of care and support.

• We value diversity and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds, especially Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

 

Application Process

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Please download the application form and job description. *Note:* CVs will not be considered.

Contact: For queries or to discuss the role, call 03303 551122

Submit Application: Email completed applications to Admin@centralwomensaid.org.

Deadline: Thursday the 8th of January 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 14th of January 2026

Important: This role is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Join Nottingham Central Women’s Aid and be part of a team making a real difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse.