Mobile Support Worker*
Ealing, London (office and field based)
About Us
Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.
We are now looking for a Mobile Support Worker to join us on a part-time basis, working 18.75 hours per week, for a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,416.94 per annum (pro rata)
- Attractive pension scheme
- Perkbox
- Buying and selling annual leave
- Health Shield
- Season Ticket loan
- Subsidised gym membership
- Course Funding
This is a meaningful opportunity for a compassionate professional with experience working with adults in a related social care setting to join our dedicated organisation, standing alongside women as they rebuild their lives and futures.
You’ll be part of a team that believes every woman deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to thrive, knowing that your daily efforts are helping to create a more equal society where women and children can flourish free from fear.
This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to stand with women, champion change, and be part of something truly meaningful. Apply today and help us continue our vital mission.
The Role
As a Mobile Support Worker, you will provide compassionate and practical support to women and their children across our supported housing services.
Managing your own caseload and key work, you will step into placements covering short and medium-term vacancies, supporting women experiencing domestic violence, resettling after prison, or managing complex needs.
You will conduct risk assessments, develop individual support plans, and advocate for women’s housing, welfare, and legal rights.
Practical and emotional support will be at the heart of your work, from helping with benefits applications and accessing healthcare, to facilitating group sessions that build life skills, resilience, and understanding of issues such as substance use and mental health.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage housing responsibilities
- Support move-on strategies and provide ongoing advice to women leaving the service
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, and quality standards
About You
To be considered as a Mobile Support Worker, you will need:
- Experience of working with adults in a related social care setting
- Experience of working in a support role to promote independence
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking individual assessments
- An understanding of local and national approaches to tackling domestic abuse
- Up-to-date knowledge of legal rights
- A qualification or relevant training regarding the issues around domestic violence and abuse, problematic substance misuse and the criminal justice system
You will also need training in relevant topics, including legal, housing, welfare rights, safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA).
*Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (as per exemptions under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women’s EPIC values.
Other organisations may call this role DVA, IDVA, Domestic Violence Advisor, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Refuge Support Worker, Refuge Support Officer, or Women’s Support Worker.
Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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