Children and Young People Support Worker

Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Children & Young People Support Worker, where you will provide vital support to young individuals affected by crime. This role emphasizes resilience and adaptability, allowing you to make a real difference in their lives. You will work collaboratively with professionals to enhance service quality and access for children. With a focus on safeguarding and integrated approaches, this position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful change while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including generous leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training & support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for effective support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children and young people.
• Conduct risk and needs assessments to tailor support.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of domestic abuse impact

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young People Support Worker (internally known as an Independent Victim Advocate - Children & Young People) to join the Children & Young People team in Warwickshire, working 37.5 hours a week.

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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

This role involves regular travel, and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore alternative arrangements.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About The Role

As a Children & Young People Independent Victim Advocate, you will:

• Provide one-to-one support to children and young people.
• Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services, and work collaboratively with professionals to improve access and quality of services for children & young people.
• Play a vital role in ensuring high-quality, end-to-end support to help children & young people recover from the effects of crime.
• Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of clients in line with VS operating procedures.
• Follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address safeguarding concerns.

You Will Need

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good understanding of the impact of domestic abuse.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world with 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 make a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS offers the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity committed to high-quality services and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. We strive to represent diverse communities and create an inclusive environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates meeting all essential criteria.

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link on our website’s Jobs page and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications. If you have already registered and started an application, we will contact you regarding the amended closing date.