Safe Accommodation Outreach Worker (Reading and West Berkshire) – closing date 31 March 2023

We are looking to recruit a committed Safe Accommodation Outreach Worker to provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to clients who have experienced domestic abuse, with a particular focus on those who currently reside within safe accommodation provided by the local authority. Your role is to empower our clients, keeping the safety of them and their children central to our interventions, providing advocacy and assistance to enable clients to remain safe in their homes and or secure longer term accommodation. 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.

Full induction and training is provided and we are interested in hearing from anyone who feels they have transferrable skills from previous roles and is passionate about providing support to survivors of domestic abuse.

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

Further information
  • An enhanced DBS check will be required for role.
  • 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.
Address Line 1
PO Box 413
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 8XL
Contract type
Part timeTemporary, Contract, or Project
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
£18,480 per annum (working 30 hours per week)
Contact
Helen Pegg, Office Manager
Main contact telephone
0118 950 0182
How to apply

To apply please download an application form & full job description from our website:

http://www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk/bwa/working-bwa/
For further information, please contact 0118 950 0182

Closing date: Open

Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received and the first suitable candidate will be recruited.

Open for applications from
9 February 2023
Closing date for applications
31 March 2023
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course