Part-Time Children’s Community Worker – Domestic Abuse Support

Women; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days annual leave

3 extra holidays including Intl Women

Employer pension contribution

Mindful Employer Plus Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Next Link is seeking a Female* Children’s Community Worker to join the Bristol-based community outreach team on a fixed term maternity cover contract. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday) with occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.

Salary is £29,542 per annum pro rata with benefits. The post involves providing play sessions and 1-1 support to children who have experienced domestic abuse, within an integrated team of Next Link services in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport quickly with women, children and young people
• Experience of providing support to young people and children under stress
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection guidelines
• A current, full driving licence and access to a car is required for this role

Responsibilities

• Provide play sessions and 1-1 support to children who have experienced domestic abuse
• Coordinate and manage play and educational activities for children in the community
• Support women to promote mother/child relationships
• Report child protection concerns and ensure safeguarding policies are followed
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in line with policy
• Develop group work with children and young people and support delivery of groups

Skills

Rapport building

Crisis support

Driving licence

Job description

Next Link is seeking a Female* Children’s Community Worker to join the Bristol-based community outreach team on a fixed term maternity cover contract. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday) with occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.

Salary is £29,542 per annum pro rata with benefits. The post involves providing play sessions and 1-1 support to children who have experienced domestic abuse, within an integrated team of Next Link services in Bristol.