We are looking to recruit a part time committed Refuge Worker, based in Bracknell to provide support, information and advocacy to service users 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 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 Bracknell refuge, the role will work as part of the refuge team to cover services across Reading and Wokingham when needed.
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.
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 0118 950 0182
Closing date: Open
Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as their applications are received and the first suitable candidate will be recruited.