Diverse Communities Outreach Worker – closing date 24 November 2023

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.

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.

Address Line 1
PO Box 413
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 8XL
Contract type
Full timePermanent
Location
Berkshire-wide
Salary
£23,100 per annum
Contact
elen 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/

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
4 October 2023
Closing date for applications
24 November 2023
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course