Young Persons Violence Advocate

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Warrington is seeking a Young Persons Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate to support victims aged 12-17 of domestic abuse. This role involves providing trauma-informed interventions, safety planning, and advocacy within multi-agency settings. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people affected by domestic abuse and be knowledgeable about the emotional impact of such experiences. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday, raising to 31 after 5 years

Access to an attractive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed interventions through 1-2-1 and group sessions.
• Provide holistic safety planning and complete risk assessments.
• Advocate and represent young persons' voices in multi-agency meetings.
• Work closely with the CHIDVA and VAWG worker to identify local trends.

Skills

Experience supporting families and young people affected by domestic abuse

Strong communication skills and adaptability

Awareness of neurodiversity

Knowledge of abuse within teenage relationships

Experience delivering support in both group and individual settings

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Ability to identify signs of abuse

Detailed understanding of risk assessment and safety planning principles

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Warrington’s Domestic Abuse Hub as a Young Persons Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (YPVA). This dynamic role focuses on supporting young people aged 12-17 who are victims of domestic abuse from family members or in their own dating relationships.

The role

You will deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic interventions through both 1-2-1 and group sessions, helping young people understand the impact of abuse, develop healthier coping strategies, safety plans and build understanding of healthy relationships. The support will mainly be delivered face to from education settings and family hubs.

As a YPVA, you will provide holistic safety planning, complete risk assessments, advocate and represent young person’s voices in multi-agency meetings, ensuring appropriate support is in place. The YPVA will be instrumental in promoting early intervention and supporting recovery from abuse.

You will work closely with the CHIDVA (Children’s Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) and DA & Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) worker to identify local trends and deliver targeted training to professionals across education, health, police, and other multi-agency partners. Your work will help raise awareness of the signs of abuse in young people’s relationships and improve safeguarding responses.

The role will also work with young causing harm and support them to adopt healthy behaviours.

You will work closely with children’s services, education settings, and youth service and a wide range of agencies to champion the needs of young people affected by domestic abuse.

What's needed?

• Experience supporting families and young people affected by domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of abuse within teenage relationships.
• Experience working with young people aged 12–17 using a range of direct work tools.
• Awareness of neurodiversity and its impact on behaviour and engagement.
• Ability to identify signs of abuse and understand its emotional and developmental impact.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to follow procedures effectively.
• Experience delivering support in both group and individual settings.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability to engage with diverse audiences.
• A detailed understanding of risk assessment and safety planning principles.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT