We are looking to recruit a highly organised and dedicated Domestic Abuse Triage Worker, based in Reading (working across Reading, West Berkshire and Bracknell) to oversee referrals to BWA. Your job will be to manage all new outreach referrals, provide high quality support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to clients who have experienced domestic abuse at their first point of contact with the service. This role is essential in ensuring survivors can access crisis intervention services at the moment they need them. Full training is provided and we are looking for an individual with transferrable skills 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 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 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.
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 or call 0118 9500182.
Closing date: Open
Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received and the first suitable candidate will be recruited.