Family Support worker

Premier Christian Communications Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity seeks a Family Support Worker in Leeds to support children impacted by domestic abuse. The role involves building trusted relationships, collaboration with other advocates, and creating educational sessions. This part-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying beneficial workplace policies.

Benefits

Workplace wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to write reports for monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in a support-based role.

Responsibilities

• Work with children affected by domestic abuse and support their families.
• Collaborate with IDVA for holistic support.
• Develop and deliver session plans on healthy relationships.

Skills

Management systems knowledge

Web-based communication

Report writing

Building long-lasting relationships

Job description

Family Support Worker

Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our innovative, brave, and creative team.

Position Details:

• Location: Based at Cross Green Leeds LS9, with work across West Yorkshire
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
• Salary: SCP 7 £27,097 per annum pro rata
• Contract: Initial three-year contract with the possibility to extend
• Benefits: Workplace wellbeing support, hybrid working, flexible hours, family-friendly policies, free parking
• Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 9am
• Interview Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025

The Role:

Working across West Yorkshire in members' homes and communities, you will build trusted relationships with children and young people who are victims/survivors of domestic abuse, alongside their parent or caregiver. You will collaborate closely with the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to provide holistic support.

You will develop an understanding of people's strengths, interests, and hobbies, while also gaining knowledge of the needs, barriers, and issues faced by Gypsies and Travellers. Additionally, you will work to increase protective factors and support networks by encouraging participation in education and activities. This includes developing and delivering session plans on healthy relationships, honour-based violence, and safety planning to empower young people.

About You:

• Experience with management systems, web-based communication, and writing simple reports
• Experience working with children and/or young people who have experienced trauma
• Ability to write reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Experience recording information accurately and promptly
• Experience in a support-based role, building long-lasting and trusting relationships

Note: CVs will not be accepted. Please complete the application form on the charity’s website.

About the Organisation:

You will join a vibrant, brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Recognised as innovative and creative, the organisation aims to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers by addressing inequalities in housing, health, education, employment, and social inclusion. The organisation runs community-facing and strategic projects including advocacy, community development, and youth work.

Other relevant roles include Family Support, Children and Family Support, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Criminal Justice, Advocate, Child Case Worker, Family Case Worker, and related positions.

Note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.