Support Worker

Get Grants Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning trauma recovery service is seeking a Support Worker to assist children affected by domestic abuse. This role involves completing assessments, delivering group work, and providing one-on-one sessions to families in need. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of domestic abuse impacts on children and experience in group settings. This is a full-time position based in the UK, offering a salary range of £25,735 – £31,453 per annum. Join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children and families.
• Experience in delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents/children.
• Interest in working with affected families.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments to understand the needs of families.
• Deliver group work for children and parents.
• Provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families in need.
• Support families through outreach assistance.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse

Experience delivering group work

Support for vulnerable families

Job description

Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.

Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. From April next year, we’re expanding our service and looking for new Support Workers to join our team – helping guide children/ families on their healing journey.

Position

Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Support Worker

Location

Homebased with frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Oxfordshire area including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, Oxford City.

Contract

Permanent full time – 37 hours/week, weekdays.

Salary range

£25,735 – £31,453 per annum

About the role:

You will play a significant role in supporting children/families affected by domestic abuse, some key responsibilities include:

• the completion of assessments to understand the needs of families
• delivering group work for children and parents
• provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need
• supporting our families through providing outreach support

About you:

A successful Support Worker will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families (or an interest in working in this field), with experience of delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents/children.

If this sounds like you apply today to join a collaborative, dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.