Children and Young Person Support Worker

Sunilgoel; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Staffordshire seeks a Children and Young Person Support Worker to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse. You will work directly with them primarily through educational settings. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and an understanding of domestic abuse's impact. The role offers hybrid working options after a probation period along with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options including hybrid working

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus day off for your birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

High-street discounts

Ongoing training & support

Responsibilities

• Working directly and indirectly with children and young people.
• Delivering services mostly through education establishments.
• Working within a wider domestic abuse service for the whole family approach.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people

Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people

Resilience & adaptability

Job description

Children and Young Person Support Worker – Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner at Victim Support (VS)

What We Offer

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays
• Bonus day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High‑street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary‑deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafés
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About The Role

These roles are based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). You will work directly with children and young people across the area; hybrid working is an option after the 6 month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
• Delivering services mostly through education establishments
• Working within a wider domestic abuse service for the whole family approach

Qualifications & Skills

• Good communication skills
• Ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
• Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people
• Resilience & adaptability, with a focus on customer service and care

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but stronger rights and better support. Our workforce is diverse and inclusive, and we actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

How To Apply

Complete the application form on our website, demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Victim Support is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We comply with the Race at Work Charter, and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Closing Note

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications to move forward with interviews before the published closing date.