Asian Specialist Refuge Worker (Reading based) – closing date open

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. You will work as part of a team to ensure our clients/children have a safe and welcoming temporary home that meets their cultural needs. 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. 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. A full driving license and access to transport is desirable

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate for this 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
Suite 12
Address line 2
100 Longwater Avenue
Address line 3
Green Park
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG2 6GP
Contract type
Part timePermanent
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
£14,310 to £15,750 pro rata (FTE £23,850-£26,250) per annum
Contact
Helen Pegg (Office Manager)
Main contact telephone
01189500182
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 info@bwaid.org.uk

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
23 July 2025
Closing date for applications
5 September 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course