Children & Young Person's Domestic Abuse Support Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse. As a Children and Young Person's Domestic Abuse Support Practitioner, you will provide essential one-to-one and group support, helping young individuals navigate their challenges and build resilience. Your role will involve collaborating with various agencies to ensure comprehensive care and safety for those in need. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment that values continuous learning and improvement. Embrace the chance to be a catalyst for change in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people or families.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support packages for children affected by domestic abuse.
• Work within a multi-agency framework to meet children's needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Child Protection Knowledge

Understanding of Domestic Abuse

Advocacy Skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Children and Young People

Tools

Safety Planning Techniques

Job description

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Client:

Glow

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

As a Children and Young Person Practitioner, you’ll deliver group programmes and one-to-one support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Based within our safe accommodation service, you’ll also identify additional support needs, manage any safeguarding concerns and work within a multi-agency framework to deliver the best service possible.

Job requirements

• Work within Glow’s Children and Young Person Service, based in safe accommodation, to identify children’s individual support needs and provide a tailored support package, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are undertaken.
• Deliver age appropriate 1-2-1/group support via a range of social, therapeutic, learning and development activities, that meet identified needs.
• Work as part of a multi-agency response to meet the identified needs of children and young people (CYP). This might include providing reports for, or attending, meetings (e.g. MARAC and CYP conferences) and advocating for CYP so that agencies understand and meet their needs.
• Support the CYP to engage with both internal and external agencies to access services and help develop skills so they can achieve their goals.
• Produce focused and purposeful safety planning with aims of desired outcomes, building confidence, self-esteem, and knowledge of safe and unsafe relationships.
• Assist with delivery of presentations or workshops as required.
• Be committed to continuous learning and improvement, keeping abreast of the ever-changing pressures that children and young people face particularly around online safety and social media.

What we’re looking for

• A good standard of education, for example GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and young people, or families.
• Working knowledge of child protection legislation and guidance relating to children and young people.
• An understanding of the complexities surrounding domestic abuse and safeguarding.
• An understanding of the impact that domestic abuse has on children and young people.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise high risk cases.
• Able to keep clear, concise and factual recordings of sessions.
• Able to work effectively with other professionals and agencies.
• A full UK driving licence and a vehicle suitable for business use.

Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses abusive relationships.

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