Staff Vacancies

Domestic Abuse Support Worker vacancy

We have a rare opportunity available for a new Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join our team at Bede. Domestic Abuse Support Workers are the first line of support in the Bede Starfish service, which aims to bring an end to domestic abuse in Southwark and the surrounding boroughs. Established for over 20 years, Starfish offers a service underpinned by a client-centred, holistic approach, acknowledging every client’s individuality and ensuring services are completely tailored to their needs. The team provides a mix of advocacy, specialist counselling and art therapy to both adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

This post is open to women only as this is considered to be a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act (2010).

The full job description is available here.  You can also hear from some of our colleagues about their work here.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please

1 – Download a copy of our standard application form .
2 – Return a completed copy to admin@bedehouse.org or by post to the address on the form.
3 – Include a covering note answering the question below:

What details would you include if you were telling someone why you are applying to the Starfish project and what you would contribute in your first three months of employment? Please provide a one-page response.

Deadline for applications is midnight, Sunday 12th May 2024.

First-round interviews will be held on Tuesday, 21st May 2024.

If you are successful in getting through to interview, we will ask you to visit our offices so that you have the chance to meet some of the team and see how we work. We will also ask you to complete some short exercises to assess how you meet the requirements in the job description.

Bede works with children and adults at risk of harm, and we have Safer Recruitment policies and procedures in place to ensure that they are protected from abuse. These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.