Children and Young People Support Worker

DASUNorthWales; Wales; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DASUNorthWales is seeking a role to deliver activity sessions and 1-1 support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. You will also facilitate a peer support programme, enabling participants to engage, learn coping strategies, and build resilience.

The position requires leading sessions that promote emotional and physical well-being, reduce distress, and help young people manage emotions and behaviours. DBS check is required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver group and individual activity sessions for children and young people.
• Experience or ability to provide 1-1 emotional support.
• Ability to facilitate a peer support programme for vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering activity sessions and 1-1 support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
• Facilitate a peer support programme to the target group.
• Deliver sessions aimed at improving emotional and physical well-being and reducing distress.
• Contribute to helping participants manage emotions and behaviours.

Skills

Session delivery

1-1 support

Peer support facilitation

Job description

Responsible to Team Leader/Head of Service

Hours – 37.5 a week

Salary – £14.38 per hour

Function

This role will lead on delivering, activity sessions, 1-1 support sessions and facilitating a peer support programme to children and young people who have experienced of been affected by domestic abuse Delivery of these sessions and programmes will: – Improve the emotional and physical well-being of the children and young people involved – Reduce participants levels of distress and – Enable children and young people to be better able to manage their emotions and behaviours.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

0333 360 0483
Monday to Friday 9.30-4.30pm