Young Persons Support Worker (Domestic Violence)

Moxie People; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Newport is seeking a Young Person's Support Worker (female only) to provide specialized group support to children affected by domestic violence. The role involves delivering sessions, working closely with families, and being part of an on-call rota. Applicants need at least one year of relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and a live DBS. Join us in making a meaningful impact and help children feel safe and supported.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexibility in work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in domestic abuse support or similar role.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Live DBS on the update service required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist group support for children and young people.
• Deliver group sessions like Kidz Club and Recovery Toolkit.
• Support parents to strengthen family relationships.
• Participate in the on-call rota, offering advice and support.

Skills

Experience in working with children and young people

Building trust and engaging families

Knowledgeable about safeguarding and risk assessments

Flexibility and resilience

Job description

Young Person's Support Worker (Domestic Violence) - Female only

Location: Gwent (Newport, Caerphilly and surrounding areas)

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £24,222 per annum

On-call rota participation required

Fixed Term until March 2026 (temporary agency contract)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We believe every child and young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and free from harm. We are looking for a Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Specialist Worker to join our team in Caerphilly - someone who shares our passion for helping families rebuild resilience and create positive futures.

This is a unique opportunity to combine one-to-one support, group work, and family engagement to ensure children and young people (CYP) affected by domestic abuse feel listened to, supported, and empowered.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing specialist group support for children and young people.
• Delivering group sessions such as Kidz Club and the Recovery Toolkit.
• Helping young people explore and understand the impact of domestic abuse, while building their self-esteem, resilience, and wellbeing.
• Supporting parents to strengthen family relationships and sustain positive change.
• Working closely with schools, health services, and social services to create holistic support plans.
• Being part of the tier 1 on-call rota, offering advice and support to colleagues and families out of hours when needed.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma or domestic abuse.
• Skilled at building trust, engaging families, and using creative approaches to connect with CYP across different ages.
• Confident in working in partnership with parents/carers and professionals to build safe, supportive environments.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk assessments, and the impact of abuse on children and families.
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to making a lasting difference.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values-driven team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The chance to play a vital role in helping children and families live free from abuse.
• Flexibility to ensure you can balance work and life while meeting the needs of families.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience (domestic abuse support, youth work, family work, or similar).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexibly and participate in the on-call rota.
• Comfortable in facilitating and leading on group work with young people.
• You will need a live DBS on the update service

Please note: This role is open to female applicants only - due to the sensitive nature of the work - Exempt under the equalities act.

If you're passionate about making a difference to children and young people affected by domestic abuse - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create a future where every child feels safe, supported, and free to thrive.