Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council as a BCT Programme Officer - Safe Accommodation and Domestic Abuse Support and contribute to the delivery of vital support services for our local community.
The Role
As a BCT Programme Officer - Safe Accommodation and Domestic Abuse Support, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, survivor centred support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse living in, or requiring access to, safe accommodation in West Berkshire. Working closely with the Homelessness prevention and Relief Officer- Domestic Abuse, the postholder will contribute to the Council’s statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 by ensuring that individuals and families are safe, informed, and supported to move towards stability, recovery, and independence.
This is a Fixed term role for 23 months from start date (Funding limited project)
You will be responsible for:
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Delivering trauma-informed support to domestic abuse survivors, including risk assessments, safety planning, and ongoing reviews.
- Providing practical, emotional, and advocacy support across housing, benefits, health, and legal needs.
- Collaborating with housing services and partners to help survivors access, maintain, and move on from safe accommodation.
- Representing survivors in multi-agency settings, ensuring safeguarding for adults and children is identified and addressed.
- Supporting service delivery through training, partnership working, accurate case management, and deputising for senior staff when needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to services for individuals experiencing domestic abuse and to work towards creating a safer and more supportive environment within our community.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Demonstrates a trauma‑informed approach, supporting survivors with sensitivity and building trust in a safe, empowering environment.
- Ability to assesses risk effectively and applies safeguarding procedures to protect adults and children.
- Communicates clearly and advocates for survivors, helping them understand their rights and options.
- Works collaboratively with partners to coordinate joined‑up support across services.
- Manages caseloads efficiently, maintaining accurate records and meeting compliance requirements.
- Shows resilience and adaptability, maintaining professional boundaries while responding to changing needs.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (pro rata, plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.
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If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Jessica Ryall-Spoor on 07920095414 or email
[email protected] for an informal discussion.
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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