Support Worker Young People

Sunil Goel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic role dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse. This position involves working closely with young individuals, providing essential services and support through educational institutions. The role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in their lives while working within a compassionate and dedicated team. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, this position not only promises personal growth but also the satisfaction of contributing to a vital cause. If you're passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

High Street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and support

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and motivate young people effectively.
• Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people to provide support.
• Deliver services primarily through educational establishments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Engagement and Rapport Building

Understanding of Domestic Abuse

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Join to apply for the Support Worker Young People role at Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs.

We have an exciting opportunity for Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioners (CYPDAP) to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week on a Fixed-Term Contract until 31/03/2026.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About The Role:

This role is based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). The caseworker will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.

As a CYP DA Practitioner You Will Be:

• Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
• Delivering services mostly through education establishments
• Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach

You Will Need:

• Good communication skills
• An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
• A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How To Apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Individual and Family Services