Support worker- Children and Young People

Bawso; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Swansea is hiring a Children and Young People Support Worker to provide high-quality childcare for children experiencing domestic challenges. This part-time role (18.5 hours/week) requires an essential NVQ 3 Certificate in Child care and offers a salary of £26,300 pro rata. Generous benefits include annual leave, sick pay, and training opportunities. If you are passionate about helping children and young people, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company sick pay scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance options

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ 3 Certificate in Child care.
• Experience in support work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality childcare meeting educational, social, and cultural needs.
• Support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse.

Skills

Support work experience

Education

NVQ 3 Certificate in Child care

Job description

Bawso is the lead organisation in Wales providing practical and emotional support to black minority ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage.

We are seeking to appoint for the following position:

Children and Young People Support Worker

Location: Swansea
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Starting Salary: £26,300 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract up 31st March 2026 subject to funding
We do not offer sponsorship

Role

To ensure that BAWSO provides a happy, safe and enjoyable experience for developing children and young people, ensuring a high quality of childcare at all times to meet the educational, social and cultural needs of individual children.

The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate play opportunities.

This role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

Qualifications and Knowledge

• NVQ 3 Certificate in Child care is essential.
• Support work experience is desirable for this role.

Your Rewards and Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after 5 years of service) PLUS public and bank holidays.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance (death-in-service benefit).
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance options may include flexi‑time, job‑share, homeworking, part‑time.

IF YOU BELIEVE IN OUR VISION OF A FUTURE WHEN ALL PEOPLE IN WALES ARE FREE FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

How to apply

For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:

Recruitment Team
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

To apply, please visit our website: https://bawso.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=02da5230-70c6-4a2e-bb99-1f4ead0b8eb0 and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to download, complete and return an application form. You should aim to demonstrate evidence of the skills and qualities specified in the job description and person specification and your interest in working with Bawso.

We receive a high number of applications and are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not been contacted within four weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We reserve the right to close the post early should a suitable candidate be identified.