Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Victim Support; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for victims is seeking 2 Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioners in Staffordshire. This permanent position involves working directly with children and young people affected by domestic abuse, promoting their welfare and providing support. The role includes flexible working options after a 6-month probation. Applicants should have good communication skills and an understanding of domestic abuse's impact on youth. The charity offers a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

High Street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and support

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people in the Staffordshire area.
• Support victims of domestic abuse and contribute to their well-being.
• Ensure that all services promote welfare and safety of young people.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to engage and motivate young people

Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioners to join New Era working in Staffordshire. The position is 37.5 hours a week on a Permanent Contract with the Safe Accommodation Team. These roles are based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). You will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision, Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
• Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people

Benefits

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression