Refuge Worker - North London


Company 

Morgan Hunt Recruitment

Location 

London

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Temporary

Salary 

£15 - £20 Per Hour

Job Requirements/Description
Refuge Worker (Full-Time) - Barnet

Location: North London with 1 day working from home per week Hours: 37.5 per weekSalary: £15-£20 per hour Contract: 2 month contract with potential to extendAre you passionate about empowering women to rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic abuse? We're looking for a dedicated Refuge Worker to join our Barnet-based team and provide vital support to women and children in our safe accommodation services.

About the Role

As a Refuge Worker, you will provide emotional and practical support to women who have experienced domestic abuse, helping them regain safety, stability, and independence. You'll manage your own caseload across two sites, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge and a high-quality, trauma-informed service.Your work will involve:

  • Supporting women through crisis situations and helping them develop safety and support plans.
  • Managing referrals, admissions, and move-on processes.
  • Providing guidance with housing, benefits, and resettlement.
  • Working closely with local authorities and partner agencies.
  • Maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health & safety standards.
  • Facilitating house meetings and fostering a supportive, respectful environment within the refuge.
About You

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive, and committed to empowering survivors. You'll bring:

  • Experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally survivors of domestic or sexual abuse.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and risk management.
  • Knowledge of housing, welfare benefits, and support planning.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Confidence working independently and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Why Join Us

You'll be part of a passionate and supportive team making a real difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse. We offer:

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Regular supervision and a focus on staff wellbeing.
  • Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape service delivery.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Company 

Morgan Hunt Recruitment

Location 

London

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Temporary

Salary 

£15 - £20 Per Hour

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