Children & Young Person's Domestic Abuse Support Practitioner

Children & Young Person's Domestic Abuse Support Practitioner 24,329 a year Stoke on Trent Hours per week:37.5 Contract type:Permanent As a Children and Young Person Practitioner, youll deliver group programmes and one-to-one support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Based within our safe accommodation service, youll also identify additional support needs, manage any safeguarding concerns and work within a multi-agency framework to deliver the best service possible. Job requirements Work within Glows Children and Young Person Service to identify childrens individual support needs and provide a tailored support package, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are undertaken. Deliver age appropriate 1-2-1/group support via a range of social, therapeutic, learning and development activities, that meet identified needs. Work as part of a multi-agency response to meet the identified needs of children and young people (CYP). This might include providing reports for, or attending, meetings (e.g. MARAC and CYP conferences) and advocating for CYP so that agencies understand and meet their needs. Support the CYP to engage with both internal and external agencies to access services and help develop skills so they can achieve their goals. Produce focused and purposeful safety planning with aims of desired outcomes, building confidence, self-esteem, and knowledge of safe and unsafe relationships. What were looking for A good standard of education, for example GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People is required. Experience working with children and young people, or families. Working knowledge of child protection legislation and guidance relating to children and young people. An understanding of the complexities surrounding domestic abuse and safeguarding and the impact domestic abuse has on children and young people. Good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative. Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise high risk cases. A full UK driving licence and a vehicle suitable for business use. Enhanced DBS check required. Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses abusive relationships. Apply now! #DomesticAbuse #RelationshipAbuse #ChildrenAndYoungPeople #ChildrenAndYoungPersonPractitioner #CYP #StokeonTrent #JobsThatGiveBack #Community #SafeAccommodation #FullTime #GreatBenefits TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-12