Children and Family Support Worker

TL;DR

Children and Family Support Worker (Domestic Abuse): Provide emotional and practical support to children and mothers in safe house and outreach services, developing and delivering family support, play sessions, and therapeutic activities with an accent on emotional literacy, coping strategies, and positive relationships. Focus on assessing needs, planning age-appropriate programs, collaborating with agencies, and advocating for children's rights under UNCRC.

Location: Onsite in Jersey

Compensation: £38,000 - £45,000 / year

Company

Independent domestic violence charity in Jersey founded in 1988, providing 24-hour confidential practical and emotional support to women and children suffering from abuse.

What you will do

• Assess needs of children and young people in safe house during admission and stay.
• Plan and deliver needs-led therapeutic, recreational, and play activities for children and mothers individually and in groups.
• Build relationships with external agencies like schools and mental health services to safeguard families and embed child's voice in decisions.
• Educate mothers and agencies on domestic abuse impact on children and advocate for children per safeguarding procedures.
• Hold house meetings for children to influence decisions and provide feedback on activities.
• Maintain records, manage budget for resources, and support schooling and health needs.

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in childcare, education, health, social care or youth work.
• Adult and Children Safeguarding training (SPB foundation level minimum).
• Experience working with children of all ages including those with additional needs, SEN, and adverse experiences.
• Experience in safeguarding children and planning/facilitating diverse activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills; resilience with challenging behavior.
• Good organizational skills, ICT competency, flexibility in hours, commitment to equality and diversity.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification in childcare (degree/diploma in Early Years/Childhood Studies).
• Training in art therapy or play therapy.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse impact, child development, and UNCRC.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in supportive team environment focused on safe, welcoming space for recovery from abuse.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and child rights per UNCRC.
• Opportunities for partnership with community organizations like Kairos Arts.
• Flexible working hours as needed.