Refuge Playworker - New Forest

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

new forest:

Reference Number: STOPDA795
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 16

Main purpose and scope of the job:

To contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the project by ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the refuge.

• To provide play sessions to pre-school and school age children who have experienced domestic abuse and are staying at the refuge. This will be through both structured and free play.

• Work to empower and support children/young people to make positive choices.

• To provide holistic support, advice and assistance to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse and are staying in the refuge.  

•  Supporting families to be free from domestic abuse 

How to Apply

Please click on links below to download an application pack.

Please note there is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.