Young Persons Support Worker (Domestic Violence)

Moxie People; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to supporting young people is seeking a Female Young Person's Support Worker in Newport. The role involves providing specialist support for children affected by domestic abuse, facilitating group sessions, and working closely with parents and services. Candidates should have relevant experience, a full UK driving license, and a live DBS. This is a full-time position with a salary of £24,222 per annum.

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, youth work, or family work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• You will need a live DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist group support for children and young people.
• Deliver sessions like Kidz Club and Recovery Toolkit.
• Help young people understand the impact of domestic abuse.
• Support parents to strengthen family relationships.
• Work with schools and health services for holistic support.
• Participate in the tier 1 on-call rota.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Building trust and engaging families

Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessments

Facilitating group work

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 Gwent- 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.