Children and Family Support Worker

BSWA BSWA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Birmingham is seeking a Children and Family Support Worker to join their team dedicated to supporting women and children affected by domestic violence. The role involves delivering family support and play sessions while raising awareness of domestic violence issues. Applicants must share a passion for helping vulnerable individuals and be committed to making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering family support and play sessions.
• Knowledge of domestic violence awareness and support strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering support sessions for children and mothers in refuges.
• Leading domestic violence awareness sessions.
• Providing community support and training professionals.

Skills

Passion for supporting women and children

Understanding of domestic violence issues

Job description

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Children and Family Support Worker, Birmingham

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BSWA BSWA

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid has supported women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse for over 40 years. Join our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse.

BSWA is the region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, offering a helpline, webchat, drop-in and community support, as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Our projects support women in the criminal justice system, healthcare settings, and the community, providing support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. We also offer training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals to raise awareness of gender-based violence issues.

We seek women who share our passion to join our enthusiastic team dedicated to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse and addressing violence against women and girls.

This role involves developing and delivering family support and play sessions for children and their mothers in refuges and the community, as well as leading domestic violence awareness sessions.

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you are unable to apply online or face barriers in the application process, please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010), and women only need to apply.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 1st July. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14th July.