Child & Youth Domestic Violence Practitioner – School‑Based

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Leeds seeks a Children and Young People’s Domestic Violence Practitioner (Female) to deliver crucial support to children affected by domestic violence. Responsibilities include interventions in schools, assessing needs, and working with families to ensure safety. Candidates should possess a professional qualification in social care and experience in supporting trauma victims. This is a fixed-term contract running until March 2027, with a salary of £21,160.80 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible job-sharing opportunities

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Qualifications

• Professional Children and/or Young People’s qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of the impacts of domestic and sexual violence is required.
• Experience in supporting children recovering from trauma is vital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one interventions in schools.
• Assess needs and advocate for children.
• Work with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of domestic violence and abuse

Experience of supporting children & young people

Professional Children's qualification

Education

Social Care Degree, NVQ Level 3, NNEB or equivalent

Job description

A leading charity in Leeds seeks a Children and Young People’s Domestic Violence Practitioner (Female) to deliver crucial support to children affected by domestic violence. Responsibilities include interventions in schools, assessing needs, and working with families to ensure safety. Candidates should possess a professional qualification in social care and experience in supporting trauma victims. This is a fixed-term contract running until March 2027, with a salary of £21,160.80 per annum.