Asian Specialist Refuge Worker (Reading based) – now closed

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

Address Line 1
PO Box 413
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 8XL
Contract type
Part timePermanent
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
£11,200
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 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.

Open for applications from
13 July 2022
Closing date for applications
8 August 2022
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course