Support Worker

Parents And Children Together (PACT); England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated charity supporting families is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist children and families impacted by domestic abuse. The role, based in Reading with hybrid working, involves responsibilities such as assessments, delivering group work, and direct support sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience in working with vulnerable children and an understanding of domestic abuse. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by trauma. The role offers flexible working patterns and a salary of £10,433 - £12,751 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable parents and/or children.
• Interest in the field of domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments to understand the needs of families.
• Deliver group work for children and parents.
• Provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families.
• Deliver outreach support.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse

Group work delivery

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. 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: Reading office with hybrid working arrangements and frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Reading, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and Oxford City.

Contract: Permanent part time – 15 hours per week, weekdays. We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery.

Salary range: £10,433 - £12,751 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent 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 an informal discussion about the role please contact Luke Pepperell at [e-mail]

For more information about our BB4K service please visit Bounce Back 4 Kids | PACT or read our latest blog BB4K – Helping families heal together - PACT

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 relevant roles:

• 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.