Refuge Family Support Specialist for Children

Women; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

BSWA is seeking a Children and Family Support Worker to deliver family support and play sessions to children, young people and their mothers in refuge and the community.

The role involves leading domestic violence awareness sessions, helping families with schooling, health and social care needs, and working on a 24/7 on-call rota to ensure safety and support for vulnerable women and children.

Qualifications

• Experience in family support for women and children in refuge or community settings.
• Ability to develop and deliver play and therapeutic activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• To identify children and young people’s support needs and ensure those needs are met.
• To develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of one-to-one and group sessions and activities within refuge.
• To supervise and accompany children and young people on trips and visits outside of refuge; provide school holiday play schemes.
• To maintain accurate records and monitoring data in line with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
• To liaise with health workers, schools, nurseries and social workers to coordinate referrals and support.

Job description

BSWA is seeking a Children and Family Support Worker to deliver family support and play sessions to children, young people and their mothers in refuge and the community.

The role involves leading domestic violence awareness sessions, helping families with schooling, health and social care needs, and working on a 24/7 on-call rota to ensure safety and support for vulnerable women and children.