Company: Orwell Housing Association
Location:
Posted: May 12th, 2026
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?
Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
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Due to the remote location of the service, a full driving licence is essential.
You will be part of the team delivering our Domestic Abuse Services which include safe accommodation services (refuge) and community-based services (early help and outreach), ensuring that our customers receive an excellent level of support that uses a strengths-based and trauma informed approach and centered around their aims and aspirations. You will work alongside our customers to ensure that they feel safe, happy with the service they are receiving and have the widest opportunities available to them to enhance their lives and improve their safety and wellbeing.
About you
Our ideal candidate will:
More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell:
When you join Orwell, you become part of a valuesdriven team that puts people first. You'll also enjoy a range of benefits designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive, including:
Person Specification:
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Before applying
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Apply with Confidence
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.
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