Children's Support Worker

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Childrens support worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

The job involves working closely with children and their mothers who are living in our refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse.  A key requirement is to provide personal one to one and group support to children and young people to ensure they are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.  The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate activities. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.