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.
Further information
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.
Part Time: 2 x part time posts:
Post 1 – 20 hours Monday – Wednesday
Post 2 – 20 hours Wednesday – Friday
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 candidates will be recruited.