We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence.
The service you will work in….
Merton's Domestic Abuse service emotionally and practically supports service users who live in our accommodation based refuge provision and the local borough. Our aim is to improve each client's quality of life in promoting and maintaining independent living for themselves and any dependents they may have.
A day in this role looks like….
As a Refuge Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Domestic Abuse Support Service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to be responsible for
Why Hestia?
Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.
Please be advised that we reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We are Hestia.
We support adults and children in times of crisis.
We make a difference.
We are passionate.
We are innovative.
We are courageous.
We are genuine.
We are respectful.
We are dedicated.
We collaborate.
We are a charity.
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Blue Light Card
Eye Care Vouchers
Cost of living support
Flexible working
Domestic Abuse Support
Mental Health First Aiders
Contributory Pension Scheme
Long Service Recognition
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
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Time Off In Lieu
Buy and Sell Annual Leave
Refer a Friend Scheme
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