Does Hestia offer work experience?

We offer work placements to students currently enrolled on a social work university course. For more information, please contact Donna Kaufman by email: [email protected]

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"Hestia’s help has given my daughter her confidence back."

Lucy* shares her and her daughter Maria's* experience of domestic abuse.
“I won’t be taking annual leave at Christmas. I need to make sure the children in our refuge get to have fun.”

Lauren is a Children and Family Worker, supporting children in our domestic abuse refuges.
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Help us support women and children who’ve experience domestic abuse this Christmas
"I love having the opportunity of giving a voice"

Meet the wonderful people that work and volunteer at Hestia

"This is not just work for me, it is my life passion to help people."
“My suits have helped the people I look after to open up.”

50 Voices: Jama is a support worker in one of Hestia's Registered Care Homes. He's also the owner of dozens of wild and wonderful coloured suits. He says they have helped him in his work.
"This is not just work for me, it is my life passion to help people."

50 Voices: Vicky, Area Manager of our Registered Care Homes, reflects on why she dreamt of a life helping people - and how she achieved just that.
“As an 89-year-old gay man, I grew up as an outsider. I have an empathy for those who are disadvantaged.”

50 Voices: At 89, John is uses his extraordinary life experiences as a volunteer befriender
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Bright Sky app

The Bright Sky app provides support for those experiencing domestic abuse as well as those concerned about friends and family members
Domestic Abuse

Hestia provides domestic abuse support services in London and the south east, including domestic abuse refuges and community-based support.
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Mental Health & Complex Needs

Hestia provides a wide range of mental health support to adults in London.
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At Hestia, we value the support and engagement people have with our charity. From our service users and their families, Trustees, staff, students, volunteers, donors or campaigners – each person is a valued part of our organisation and the support we provide.
Modern Slavery Response

Hestia provides safe houses and outreach support to victims of modern slavery in London