Do you want to work for us 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?
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.
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.
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.
- 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
ASIAN SPECIALIST REFUGE WORKER (Reading based)
Part Time: 20 hours per week
Salary: £11,760 per annum pro rata (FTE £22,050)
Contract: Permanent
We are looking to recruit a committed Asian Specialist Refuge Worker, based in Reading to 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. 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. Although based in our Reading refuge, the role will work as part of the refuge team to cover services across Bracknell and Wokingham when needed.
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.
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.
Asian Specialist Refuge Worker job description & person spec October 2023
DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OUTREACH WORKER (Reading, Bracknell & West Berkshire)
Full Time: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: FTE £23,100 per annum
Contract: Permanent
As a Diverse Communities Outreach Worker, your job will be to provide high quality support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to clients from Black, Asian or Minoritised Communities who have experienced domestic abuse. The role, funded by the National Lottery, is intended to undertake active engagement work with community organisations and individuals, raising awareness of domestic abuse, BWA services and reducing barriers for survivors who may find it harder to access services. 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 be fluent in another language other than English, representative of our local communities. They 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.
Diverse Communities Outreach Worker Job description and person spec – Oct 2023
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