Refuge Worker Lambeth, England
Job description
We are recruiting for a Refuge worker to join our team in London. The scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Refuge worker
Location: London Gaia Centre
Salary: £28,104 per annum (Including London Weigting)
Contract type: Full time Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Monday-Friday 9-5:30pm
- To maintain the security and well-being of survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence and abuse and their children within the premises, and to communicate immediately with the Services Manager any breaches of security, house rules or occupancy agreements especially where there is concern about safety.
- To control access to the refuge when on duty and remind residents to keep the building secure when staff are not present.
- To check efficient working of any entry phone and CCTV systems daily.
- To ensure that security of sensitive information is maintained and complies with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Managing health and safety
- To support the management of health, safety and security within a refuge, including carrying out and recording regular fire and health and safety checks, ensuring that fire equipment and fire doors are in working order and not obstructed.
- To ensure that all equipment provided by Refuge is in safe working order and that periodic testing and maintenance is carried out.
- To ensure that the accommodation is always attractive and comfortable and that a good standard of hygiene is maintained in the refuge. To carry out cleaning and other light manual duties when required.
- To arrange and supervise contractors, carrying out maintenance, window cleaning and cleaning of communal areas.
For us it is important that you are passionate, committed and care about the work Refuge undertakes. Not all roles require previous experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. You may be able to bring relevant experience from another industry or transferable skills from a different type of role or volunteering/community experience.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
For us it is important that you are passionate, committed and care about the work Refuge undertakes. Not all roles require previous experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. You may be able to bring relevant experience from another industry or transferable skills from a different type of role or volunteering/community experience.
