Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker CYP

Belmont Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a compassionate Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse. This role involves providing individual and group support, ensuring emotional wellbeing, and collaborating with various agencies. Applicants must have experience working with vulnerable individuals, strong communication skills, and a full driving licence. The position is based in Rushmoor and promotes values of equality and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Understanding of domestic abuse and safeguarding.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Support emotional wellbeing and safety planning.
• Advocate for young people with external agencies.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to respond to emergencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Case-management skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 standard

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker - Children & Young People (Female Only)

Hours: 37 per week
Location: Rushmoor
Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9).

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Outreach Worker to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse in both community and refuge settings. The role focuses on safety, prevention, emotional wellbeing, and empowering young people to break cycles of abuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support, workshops and age-appropriate activities.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing, safety planning and understanding of healthy relationships.
• Work with parents to strengthen the parent-child relationship.
• Promote school attendance and liaise with education providers.
• Advocate for young people with external agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service monitoring.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to respond to emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary partners.

About You

Essential

• Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Understanding of domestic abuse and safeguarding.
• Strong communication, organisational and case-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Full driving licence, access to a car, business insurance.
• Computer literacy and ability to work at NVQ Level 3 standard.

Desirable

• Experience running group sessions.
• Knowledge of multi-agency working and housing issues.

Our Values

We promote equality, dignity, empowerment, respect, openness and compassion.

This role involves emotionally sensitive work. Applicants should be living free from abuse.