Would you like to use your strong communication skills and proactive attitude to empower female survivors of domestic abuse to live a life without fear? We are looking for two capable and calm individuals to join our service, one (34 hours per week 9 month fixed term contract) to be based fully in our refuge and one (25 hours per week) to be split equally between our refuge and community-based services.

 

Both posts will manage their own case load, undertaking 1:1 sessions with survivors to agree and implement outcomes focussed and person-centred support plans. You will be responsible for risk assessing and safety planning, advocating and multi-agency working. A professional, flexible and trauma informed approach is essential.

 

You will need:

• Experience of providing person-centred support and advocacy to survivors of trauma (not solely medical or personal care)

• Knowledge of issues relating to domestic abuse along with an understanding of professional boundaries

• The ability to work well as part of a cohesive and supportive team

• Strong organisational, administration and IT skills

• A full driving licence with car that can be used for work purposes and to live within a maximum 45 minute driving distance from our location in Woking

• To be available to undertaken ad-hoc emergency on call shifts on a rota basis

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In return, Your Sanctuary offers training opportunities, 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a contributory pension scheme, regular clinical supervision, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a dynamic and engaging workplace.  

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Full job descriptions and person specifications are below.  To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter specifying which post you would like to be considered for to admin@yoursanctuary.org.uk. In your covering letter please include a paragraph on how your skills, experience and/or knowledge enable you to meet the requirements set out in the person specification for the post.  

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Your Sanctuary is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all individuals associated with our organisation.

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 (9am) but the posts may be filled before this date.

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*Because of the nature of these posts they are only open to female applicants and are exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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No agencies please.