BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse. We are looking for people to join our team who are able to work in a fast-paced environment and are committed to building strong relationships with a wide range of professional agencies.
Full induction and training is provided and we are interested in hearing from anyone who feels they have transferable skills from previous roles and is passionate about providing support to survivors of domestic abuse.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate for all of our roles.
- BWA is an equal opportunities employer.
- Unless a closing date is specified suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received.
To apply for our roles please complete a BWA Application Form , Equality diversity monitoring form and Self Disclosure Form and send to info@bwaid.org.uk
READING OUTREACH WORKER (Full Time: 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £22,000
You will provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to people who have experienced domestic abuse. Your role is to empower, keeping the safety of them and their children central to the work.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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BRACKNELL SAFE ACCOMMODATION OUTREACH WORKER (Full Time: 37.5 hours per week)
Salary:£22,000 Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
You will provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to people who have experienced domestic abuse, with a particular focus on those who live in safe accommodation provided by the local authority. Your role is to empower , keeping the safety of them and their children central to the work, providing advocacy and assistance to enable them to remain safe in their homes and/or secure longer term accommodation.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
WEST BERKSHIRE EMPOWERING WOMEN PROJECT WORKER (Part time: 20 hours per week)
Salary: FTE £24,000 pro rata £12,800 per annum (12 MONTHS FIXED TERM)
As the Empowering Women Project Worker you will provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to women with multiple or complex needs living in the West Berkshire area. Complex needs may include issues in relation to housing, finances, mental health, substance or alcohol use and/or domestic abuse. Your role is to work with women who may find it harder to access mainstream services due to these multiple needs, and empower them to engage with support services around recovery and resilience.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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READING ASIAN SPECIALIST REFUGE WORKER (Full time: 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £21,000 (permanent)
As the Asian Specialist Refuge Worker, based in Reading you will provide support, information and advocacy to Asian women and children in our refuges who have fled domestic abuse. Your role is to empower survivors, keeping the safety of them and their children central to our services and you will work as part of a team to ensure they have a safe and welcoming temporary home that meets their cultural needs when they need it.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE WORKER (Part Time: 22.5 hours per week across three days Monday to Friday)
Salary: £12,060 per annum (Permanent)
As part of the helpline team based in Reading you will answer call, respond to voice message, email and webchat and collect the monitoring data on our helpline.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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SENIOR OUTREACH WORKER, Bracknell
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: FTE £24,328 per annum (Permanent)
As a Senior Outreach Worker, you will provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to clients who have experienced domestic abuse, as well as providing line management oversight to the Bracknell outreach team and contribute to training. Your role is to empower people, keeping the safety of them and their children central to our interventions.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding Policy Statement
The purpose of this safeguarding policy statement is:
to protect children and young people who receive BWA’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services
to protect vulnerable adults who receive BWA’s services from harm.
to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people, vulnerable adults and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding.
This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of BWA including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and students