Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker – Part-Time

Vacancy Filler; Harrogate (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £14,771 pro rata

26 days annual leave pro rata

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Discount schemes

Permanent contract

Harrogate & Craven

Job summary

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) in Harrogate is seeking a part-time role to provide tailored support to children aged 10-16 and their families affected by domestic abuse. You will deliver 1:1 and group-based support using trauma-informed approaches to build confidence and healthy relationships.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, craft safety plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and engaging with schools and communities.

Qualifications

• Provide tailored support to children and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Deliver 1:1 and group-based support using trauma-informed approaches.
• Advise on safety planning and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children, young people (aged 10-16), and their families affected by domestic abuse.
• Deliver 1:1 and group-based support using trauma-informed approaches to help children and young people build confidence, self-esteem, and healthy relationship skills.
• Assess needs and risks, develop safety plans, and coordinate multi-agency support for families.
• Support parents and guardians through workshops, peer support groups, and individual sessions to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children.
• Act as an advocate for children and families, attending school meetings, case conferences, and other forums.
• Develop and deliver community-based programmes and online resources for families, and promote the service locally through engagement with schools, agencies, and community groups.
• Support the Young People’s Advisory Board to ensure services reflect the voices and needs of young people.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all communities, including those who are underrepresented or marginalised.

Job description

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) in Harrogate is seeking a part-time role to provide tailored support to children aged 10-16 and their families affected by domestic abuse. You will deliver 1:1 and group-based support using trauma-informed approaches to build confidence and healthy relationships.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, craft safety plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and engaging with schools and communities.