Children's Outreach Support Worker (IDVA)

Cameron Clarke Associates; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity seeks a Children’s Outreach Support Worker (IDVA) to support children aged 8–16 affected by domestic abuse. The role includes delivering specialist support programmes, conducting assessments, and advocating for children's needs. A commitment to safeguarding and empowering children is essential. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in social care, strong communication skills, and flexibility in working hours. This position is only open to women per the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working with children in social care or children's services.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse impact on children and families.
• Experience in record keeping and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and respond prioritising risk and need.
• Conduct needs and risk assessments.
• Deliver one-to-one and group sessions on abuse impact.

Skills

Working with and supporting children

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to cope with crisis

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Job description

Children’s Outreach Support Worker (IDVA) | North East Lincolnshire | Full Time | £26,603 FTE

About our client

Our client is a local charity dedicated to supporting people affected by domestic abuse. They provide practical support, safe accommodation, advice, and guidance to help individuals and families rebuild their lives. The organisation also works closely with local services and the wider community to create safer, stronger communities.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding role supporting children aged 8–16 affected by domestic abuse
• Opportunities to develop and deliver specialist one-to-one and group support programmes
• Flexible working hours to meet the needs of children and families
• Training and professional development, including IDVA and Children’s IDVA qualifications
• Being part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and empowering children
• Job share considered

Are you the right person for the job?

• Minimum 3 years working with and supporting children, ideally in social care or children’s services, including needs and risk assessments, safety planning, managing caseloads, liaising with other agencies, and delivering groupwork programmes
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, frameworks, trauma‑informed practices, and the impact of domestic abuse on children and families
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to cope with crisis, conflict, and distress
• Experience in record keeping, file management, report writing, and using computer systems, with good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to manage own caseload and work under pressure
• Commitment to equal opportunities, anti‑discriminatory practice, and empowering children and families
• Possession of a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexible approach, including outside working hours when needed

What will your role look like?

• Receive referrals via Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and respond promptly, prioritising risk and need
• Conduct needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support and safety plans
• Deliver specialist one-to-one and group sessions covering the impact of abuse on emotions, self-esteem, and relationships
• Advocate for children’s needs with social care, education, health, and police services
• Support children through the criminal justice system when required
• Develop, monitor, and report on outcomes while maintaining accurate electronic case records
• Participate in multi‑agency meetings, MARAC, and safeguarding processes
• Create safe spaces for children to express themselves and be involved in decisions about their support
• Work closely with other support workers to ensure families have access to the full range of services
• Deliver and develop group programmes such as DAY Programme, Talking to My Mum, Children’s Freedom Programme, Expect Respect, and ACE Recovery Toolkit

As this role involves working in women‑only spaces, applications are only accepted from women in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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