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Referral & Intake Worker - Leicester. A specialist women's support service is seeking a Referral & Intake Worker to join their Leicester team. The role focuses on supporting women affected by domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based abuse, and related safeguarding concerns. As the first point of contact for many service users, you will provide compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive support assessing risk, coordinating referrals, and helping women access safety and essential services.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the initial point of contact for women seeking refuge or support
Complete comprehensive risk assessments using evidence-based tools
Carry out needs assessments and develop support plans for high-risk victims
Prioritise urgent cases and provide short to medium-term crisis intervention
Ensure safeguarding concerns are promptly escalated to appropriate agencies
Manage a caseload of women experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage, or honour-based violence
Support service users in rebuilding confidence, independence, and safety
Provide advice on available services, referral pathways, and statutory processes
Maintain professional boundaries while offering emotional and practical support
Provide culturally sensitive support to women from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities
Communicate effectively with service users, including those with limited English
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers assisting with helpline and related support functions
Provide ongoing guidance and cultural awareness support for volunteer teams
Maintain accurate records, case notes, and risk assessments
Collect and submit statistical data for monitoring and evaluation
Prepare reports for management when required
Ensure GDPR and data protection standards are followed
Complete general administrative tasks including typing, filing, and documentation
Build strong working relationships with local agencies, statutory services, and community partners
Attend staff meetings, case reviews, multi-agency meetings and training sessions
Support positive collaboration across the wider service
Adhere to health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, and organisational policies
Report incidents, concerns, accidents and follow established procedures
Support the safe running of the premises including security systems and housekeeping standards
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' experience in domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based violence, or related safeguarding services
Ability to conduct risk assessments, safety plans, and crisis intervention
Strong understanding of referral processes and statutory responsibilities
Excellent communication, listening, and telephone skills
Ability to speak at least one BME language
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage caseloads independently
Computer literate - able to use Word, databases, and input accurate data
Empathetic, non-judgmental, professional and resilient
Commitment to equality, diversity, and empowering vulnerable women
Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations
Enhanced DBS check (required)
Nice to have:
NVQ or relevant professional qualification
Experience supervising volunteers or students
Knowledge of immigration issues, "no recourse to public funds", and trafficking