Domestic Abuse Support Worker Children and Young People

Role Profile

Domestic Abuse Children and Young Persons Support Worker

Fixed Term until November 2024 and may be extended dependent on funding

Part time and full time hours subject to negotiation.

Accountable to Children and Young Persons Programmes Manager

Salary £20,600 pro rata rising to £21,000 - £21,500 after 6 months probation

Locations Brecon (Powys). Usual working pattern Monday to Friday - TBC

Calan DVS are recruiting for a Children and Young Person’s Support Worker

About us.....

Calan DVS is one of the largest domestic abuse charities in Wales and we are committed to working in partnership to end domestic violence and abuse. Our staff are passionate about what they do and deliver much needed services to support some of the most vulnerable people in society. Our service was formed in 2012 and we cover a large and varied geographical area, providing services across Neath Port Talbot, South Powys and Ammanford (Carmarthenshire). Our services range from refuge accommodation for female victims and their children, support in the community and crisis drop in services for female and male victims, support for children and young people exposed to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and trauma informed family programmes. It is a fundamental principle of Calan DVS that no person should be discriminated against by reason of race, religion, beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About you....

We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual who is committed to reducing the impact on the lives of children who have been affected by domestic abuse. You will have knowledge and understanding of the issues associated with domestic abuse and its effects on families, experience in liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, at least 2 years working with vulnerable children and families and as a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field or willingness to work towards one, i.e. social care or health.

You will have a passion to support Calan to achieve its strategic aims to increase and diversify our current programmes to help drive forward our continuous development and success.

What you can expect from us…

You will be joining a dynamic organisation where staff welfare and development is paramount.

Benefits package includes:

· Investment in your ongoing career development.

· Pension Scheme.

· Access to 24-hour staff wellbeing helpline and Employee Assistance Programme.

· Laptop and mobile phone.

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, part time pro rata.

. Birthday leave.

· Travelling expenses.

Organisational sick pay.

Interested in finding out more?
Please email CYP Programme Manager Katie Samuel - katie.samuel@calandvs.org.uk for an application pack along with the job description.

Application closing date: 30/05/2023

Interview date: TBC.

Venue: Interviews will take place in Brecon / via TEAMS

Salary: £20,600-£21,500 pro rata depending on experience

This role will require an enhanced DBS check pus a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

This job requires the employee to be available , on a rota basis for evening, weekend and bank holiday on call.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: £20,600.00-£22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SP16052023