Support Worker

PACT (Parents and Children Together); Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting families in the UK is seeking a full-time Support Worker for the Bounce Back for Kids program, aimed at aiding children impacted by domestic abuse. The role involves assessing needs, delivering group sessions, and providing one-on-one support. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of domestic abuse effects and experience working with vulnerable families. The position offers competitive salary and is home-based with travel across the Oxfordshire area. The closing date for applications is 30 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children and families.
• Experience in delivering programmes for vulnerable parents and children.
• Interest in working within trauma recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments to understand family needs.
• Deliver group work for children and parents.
• Provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families.
• Support families through outreach activities.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse

Experience delivering group work

Ability to provide outreach support

Job description

Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.

Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. From April next year, we’re expanding our service and looking for new Support Workers to join our team – helping guide children and families on their healing journey.

Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Support Worker

Location: Homebased with frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Oxfordshire area including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and Oxford City.

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays.

Salary range: £25,735 - £31,453 per annum

About the role

As a Support Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will include :

• the completion of assessments to understand the needs of families
• delivering group work for children and parents
• provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need
• supporting our families through providing outreach support

About you

A successful Support Worker will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families (or an interest in working in this field), with experience of delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents and / or children.

If this sounds like you please apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.

For more information about the role and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 9am, Fri 30 January 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Other roles you may have experience of could include : Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.