Children’s Support Worker​/Young Person’s Advocate; AWDO-P14430

Children and Young Person’s Support Worker / Advocate

Support children and young people affected by domestic abuse through trauma-informed casework and group interventions. This frontline safeguarding role involves risk assessment, support planning and multi-agency working across Sandwell and Dudley.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Children’s Advocate, Young People’s Support Worker, Young Person’s Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Community Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Family Support Worker.

Salary: £24,761 per annum + Benefits

Location:

Covering the Sandwell and Dudley, West Midlands areas

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Children and Young Person’s Support Worker / Advocate working within a specialist community service supporting families affected by domestic abuse.

As a Children and Young Person’s Support Worker / Advocate you will deliver trauma-informed one-to-one casework and structured group work, including evidence-based programmes designed to build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing and promote healthy relationships.

The Children and Young Person’s Support Worker / Advocate will manage a caseload, complete risk assessments, develop support plans and work in partnership with education settings and multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated safeguarding and positive outcomes.

• Deliver One-to-One Support:
  Provide age-appropriate, child-led interventions to build resilience and emotional awareness
• Facilitate Group Programmes:
  Co-deliver structured group sessions exploring domestic abuse, safety planning and healthy coping strategies
• Case Management:
  Manage a caseload including risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes tracking and case reviews
• Multi-Agency Working:
  Liaise with schools, safeguarding partners and specialist services to coordinate effective support
• Family Engagement:
  Support parents and children together to strengthen communication and relationships
• Safeguarding Practice:
  Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and policy
• Report Writing:
  Maintain accurate case notes and prepare reports for meetings and case conferences
• Programme Assessment:
  Assess families for suitability for structured recovery programmes
• Professional Development:
  Attend supervision, training and contribute to service evaluation and improvement

• Previous experience working with children and young people affected by trauma or domestic abuse
• Experience managing a caseload including risk assessment and support planning
• Proven experience of safeguarding children and responding appropriately to concerns
• Experience working within a multi-agency setting and building professional relationships
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and child development
• Ability to deliver both one-to-one interventions and group work programmes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate case records
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the UK

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Understanding of motivational interviewing and attachment theory
• Knowledge of Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and the gendered nature of abuse
• Experience supporting families with complex needs including mental health or substance misuse
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle

• Mileage allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to group clinical supervision
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing day
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Time off in lieu when required

This role requires a DBS check.

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