Working for BWA
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 a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. When you work for BWA, you join a passionate and committed team who want to end domestic abuse and make a difference to families each and every day. To apply, please email your application to info@bwaid.org.uk
- We actively seek applications to make sure we reflect the diversity of individuals who come to us for support.
- We consider flexible working , please do get in touch with us to discuss.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
- Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received and the first suitable candidate will be recruited. Unless stated otherwise, positions will remain open for applications until filled.
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.
Current Vacancies
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Reading)
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: FTE £25,225 – £29,740 per annum
Contract: 12 months (with possible extension of 6 months)
We are looking to recruit a committed Domestic Abuse Practitioner to provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to clients who have experienced domestic abuse. The post is based within the Family Safeguarding Team in Reading Borough Council.
Your role is to empower our clients, keeping the safety of them and their children central to our interventions. We are looking for an individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is committed to building strong relationships with a wide range of professional agencies.
For the above vacancy, the ideal candidate will have experience of working in a confidential and safeguarding environment, and have an understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on families. A full driving license and access to transport is desirable
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.
Domestic Abuse Practitioner Job description and person spec – June 2026
