Young Women’s Engagement Worker (Young Women’s Refuge)
- birmingham, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- Hybrid
- £28 - £35 Per Annum
Job Description
Seeking an worker to support and engage young women and children within a refuge setting
About Us
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
Key Responsibilities: To support and engage young women (and their children) in refuge and in the community, who have experienced abuse, through group and individual activities, involving them in the evaluation and development of the service.
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Up to 6% matched pension contribution
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
- Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at:
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Young Women’s Engagement Worker (Young Women’s Refuge)
Company: Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
Salary: £31,537
Hours: Full-time
Location: Birmingham, B5 7AA
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 18 Aug 2026
Closing date: 9 Sept 2026
Summary
Seeking an worker to support and engage young women and children within a refuge setting
About Us
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
Key Responsibilities: To support and engage young women (and their children) in refuge and in the community, who have experienced abuse, through group and individual activities, involving them in the evaluation and development of the service.
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Up to 6% matched pension contribution
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
- Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at:
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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