DA Refuge Practitioner - Leicestershire covering Loughborough Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday Salary: £12,602 per annum About the Role A specialist women's refuge service is seeking DA Refuge Practitioners to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive support to BAME women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based violence, or other forms of harm. You will play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe accommodation, high-quality support, and help to rebuild safety, independence and wellbeing. This role involves working collaboratively with the refuge team to deliver a safe, supportive environment and culturally appropriate services. This is a frontline role that requires emotional resilience, excellent communication, and an ability to work confidently with complex needs. Key Responsibilities 1. Refuge Service Delivery Receive referrals, complete admissions, and carry out needs and risk assessments for new residents. Provide warm, culturally sensitive welcomes, ensuring women and children feel safe and supported. Support residents in understanding refuge rules, safeguarding procedures, and their rights. Deliver 1:1 practical and emotional support, including safety planning, wellbeing support, crisis intervention, and ongoing case manage...