We want kind and empathic people to work at West Cornwall Women’s Aid, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
WCWAid is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe our staff should represent the communities and individuals we work with. We highly value lived experience and are committed to being an inclusive employer. We positively welcome applications from women from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient and trauma‑informed Refuge Worker to join our team at West Cornwall Women’s Aid. This is a vital role supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence, providing personalised welfare support in a safe and empowering environment.
As a Refuge Worker, you’ll offer high‑quality emotional and practical support, complete risk assessments, develop safety plans, and work collaboratively with women to identify goals and move forward with confidence. You’ll also liaise with partner agencies, safeguard effectively, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Hours: 25 per week
Location: West Cornwall
Salary: £16,637–£18,468 per annum
Reporting to: Refuge Manager
We’re looking for someone with:
• Knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence
• Experience supporting vulnerable people in challenging circumstances
• Strong risk assessment and safeguarding skills
• A compassionate, adaptable and non‑judgemental approach
• The ability to build safe, trusting relationships and maintain clear boundaries
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
This role is open to women only under the Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
To ensure fairness and consistency in our recruitment process, we do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete our application form and return it with a covering letter.
You can download the full job description, person specification and application pack below.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@wcwaid.co.uk.
We will be recruiting until we find the right candidate, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis as suitable applicants are identified. Early applications are encouraged.
If you’re committed to empowering women and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
