Outreach Worker (Reading) – now closed

BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse. We are a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.

We are looking to recruit a committed Outreach Worker to provide support, risk assessment, information and advocacy to clients who have experienced domestic abuse. 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.

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

Further information

Contract: Fixed term until September 2023

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
PO Box 413
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 8XL
Contract type
Full timePermanent
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
£22,000 per annum
Contact
Helen Pegg, Office Manager
Main contact telephone
0118 950 0182
How 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
No CVs will be accepted and no agencies.

Closing date: Position now closed

Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received and the first suitable candidate will be recruited

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