Children and Young Person’s (CYP) Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Dispersed Accommodation

Sheffieldwomensaid; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading domestic abuse organization in Sheffield is seeking a Children and Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Practitioner. This part-time position involves providing trauma-informed support to children and young people in dispersed accommodation. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children who have faced trauma, excellent communication skills, and a full driving license. Flexible shifts ensure the needs of children and young people are met, with the opportunity to make a real impact in their lives.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement (28 days + Bank Holidays pro rata)

Excellent induction and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children who have experienced trauma.
• Full driving license and access to a car with business insurance.
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to children and young people in dispersed accommodation.
• Participate in support meetings and client visits across various locations.
• Perform record keeping and maintain excellent communication.

Skills

Experience of working with children who have lived with trauma

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work on a rota

Awareness of safety planning and risk assessing

Job description

Children and Young Person’s (CYP) Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Dispersed Accommodation)

Location

Sheffield

£ 26,162 - £ 27,219 (This is FTE which will be pro-rata for 30 hours)

Type of Contract

Part-time (3 Year Fixed Term)

Hours

30 hours ( including shifts from 08:30 - 16:30 and 11:00 - 19:00).

(Willing to participate in On Call rota providing out of hours support approx. 1 week in every 8 – additional payment received for On Call).

Job Description

Sheffield Women’s Aid (SWA) is one of the leading domestic abuse organisations in Sheffield. SWA believes that every woman and child has the right to live free from all forms of violence and abuse and has been supporting hundreds of women and children every year since 1974.

As a CYP Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will be given the exciting opportunity to work with children & young people living within SWA Dispersed Accommodation around the Sheffield area. You will make a positive difference to young lives by offering individualised, trauma-informed support.

Who we’re looking for

A woman who is active, enthusiastic, confident and ready for a new opportunity in a role that makes a real impact.

She will be able to demonstrate the following:

Experience of working with / supporting children who have lived with trauma.

Confident to work independently in the local community as this role requires travel to various locations for support meetings and client visits.

A full driving licence and access to a car with business insurance (This is essential).

Awareness of safety planning and risk assessing.

An understanding of domestic abuse and it's impact on the lives of women and children.

Experience of safeguarding procedures and processes (both children and adults).

Awareness of working within an multi‑agency environment / liaising with external agencies.

Excellent communication and record keeping skills.

Ability to use ICT.

Ability to work on a rota including early (08:30 - 4:30) and later (11:00 - 19:00) shifts; Being flexible to meet the needs of children and young people living in our Dispersed Accommodation.

SWA seeks to represent the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from Black and minority women, Eastern European women and women with lived experience of domestic abuse; also applicants with community language skills.

(Due to the nature of this role, SWA will only consider females/ women for these positions. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational requirement).

(Please note we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship).

Generous leave entitlement (28 days + Bank Holidays pro rata).

Excellent induction, training and ongoing support.