Support Worker (37 hours p.w.) – closing date 29 January 2026

Reading Voluntary Action; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a full-time Support Worker to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children affected by domestic abuse. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering group work, and providing 1-2-1 support to families. Suitable candidates will have relevant experience and an understanding of the challenges faced by these families. The position is based in the Oxfordshire area, and the salary ranges from £25,735 to £31,453 per annum, with a closing date for applications on 29 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Ability to conduct assessments to understand family needs.
• Willingness to travel frequently for casework activities.

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.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children

Experience in delivering groupwork programmes

Ability to provide outreach support

Job description

Support Worker (37 hours p.w.) – closing date 29 January 2026

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. We’re expanding our service and looking for new Support Workers to join our team.

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 and Oxford City.

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays.

About the role:

As a Support Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will 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

Salary range: £25,735 - £31,453 per annum

You need an understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families / an interest in working in this field, with experience of delivering groupwork programmes.

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis.

Open for applications from

16 December 2025

Closing date for applications

29 January 2026

All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course