Support Workers (18.5 hours p.w.) – closing date 29 January 2026

Reading Voluntary Action; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking part-time Support Workers to help children affected by domestic abuse. The positions involve assessments, delivering group work, and providing outreach support in Oxfordshire. This flexible role requires an understanding of domestic abuse and experience in group work. Ideal candidates will be passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives. Applications are open until January 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children and families.
• Interest in working with children affected by domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse

Experience in delivering groupwork programmes

Ability to provide outreach support

Job description

Support Workers (18.5 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 and the wider Oxfordshire area.

Contract: Permanent part time – 18.5 hours per week, weekdays.
We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery.

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

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

Will my application be acknowledged?

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