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MK ACT Office

30 per week (Tue-Fri, 9:30-17:30, 30-minute lunch break)

20,998 per annum

Permanent

Refuge Manager

21 January

MK ACT is a long-established domestic abuse charity with over 50 years' experience supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We provide safety, refuge, advocacy and long-term support as survivors rebuild their lives.

We have a vacancy for a Children and Young People's Support Worker to join our refuge team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our children living in refuge to overcome the trauma of abuse in a play setting. You will play a key role in ensuring safety, emotional wellbeing and development for children and young people aged 0 to 16, living in our accommodation. This role suits someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and creative.

You will need to have experience of working with children and a level 3 qualification in Early years or Childcare.

• Make a meaningful difference for children affected by domestic abuse
• Supportive, specialist team environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Additional paid birthday leave
• Opportunity to grow with the charity as we expand

• Plan and deliver interesting age-appropriate activities and holiday playschemes
• Work with the Family Support Workers to provide support for the residents and their children
• Deliver age appropriate support around children's experiences of Domestic Abuse
• Work with other agencies to ensure safety of children living in the refuge
• Keep accurate records
• Be part of the refuge on call rota

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working with children, are energetic, child-centred and aware of safeguarding responsibilities.

• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Confidence working with families from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively within multi-agency frameworks
• Level 3 Early years of Childcare qualification
• Have a full UK Driving licence

• Experience in refuge or safeguarding environments
• Experience delivering group activities or children's programmes
• Knowledge of Protective Behaviours

As part of our fair recruitment approach, we do not accept CVs. Please complete our official application form. Applications submitted without the form cannot be considered.