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Young Persons Support Worker (Domestic Violence)
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 24,222 - 24,222 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Newport
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Young Person's Support Worker (Domestic Violence) - Female only
Location: Gwent (Newport, Caerphilly and surrounding areas)
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,222 per annum
On-call rota participation required
Fixed Term until March 2026 (temporary agency contract)
Make a Real Difference Every Day
We believe every child and young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and free from harm. We are looking for a Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Specialist Worker to join our team in Gwent- someone who shares our passion for helping families rebuild resilience and create positive futures.
This is a unique opportunity to combine one-to-one support, group work, and family engagement to ensure children and young people (CYP) affected by domestic abuse feel listened to, supported, and empowered.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing specialist group support for children and young people.
Delivering group sessions such as Kidz Club and the Recovery Toolkit.
Helping young people explore and understand the impact of domestic abuse, while building their self-esteem, resilience, and wellbeing.
Supporting parents to strengthen family relationships and sustain positive change.
Working closely with schools, health services, and social services to create holistic support plans.
Being part of the tier 1 on-call rota, offering advice and support to colleagues and families out of hours when needed.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma or domestic abuse.
Skilled at building trust, engaging families, and using creative approaches to connect with CYP across different ages.
Confident in working in partnership with parents/carers and professionals to build safe, supportive environments.
Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk assessments, and the impact of abuse on children and families.
Flexible, resilient, and committed to making a lasting difference.
What We Offer
A supportive, values-driven team environment.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
The chance to play a vital role in helping children and families live free from abuse.
Flexibility to ensure you can balance work and life while meeting the needs of families.
Requirements
At least 1 year of relevant experience (domestic abuse support, youth work, family work, or similar).
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Willingness to work flexibly and participate in the on-call rota.
Comfortable in facilitating and leading on group work with young people.
You will need a live DBS on the update service
Please note: This role is open to female applicants only - due to the sensitive nature of the work - Exempt under the equalities act.
If you're passionate about making a difference to children and young people affected by domestic abuse - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us create a future where every child feels safe, supported, and free to thriveBefore You Apply
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