Qualifications and knowledge:
Bawso is the lead organisation in Wales providing practical and emotional support to black minority ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage.
We are seeking to appoint for the following position:
Children and Young People Support Worker
Location: Swansea
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (2.5 days)
Starting Salary: £ 26,300 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract up 31st March 2027 subject to funding
We do not offer sponsorship
Role:
To ensure that Bawso provides a happy, safe and enjoyable experience for developing children and young people, ensuring a high quality of childcare at all times to meet the educational, social and cultural needs of individual children.
The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate play opportunities.
This role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
* NVQ 3 Certificate in Child care or equivalent is essential.
* Support work experience is desirable for this role
Pre-Employment Checks:
Due to the urgency to fill this post, shortlisted candidates must provide evidence of the required qualification (or equivalent) prior to interview. As part of our pre-employment process, we will carry out reference checks. All applicants must also hold an Enhanced child and Adult DBS and be registered with the DBS Update Service; evidence of this will be required before interview.
Your Rewards and Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after 5 years of service) PLUS public and bank holidays.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life assurance (death-in-service benefit).
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Work-life balance options may include flexi-time, job-share, homeworking, part-time.
IF YOU BELIEVE IN OUR VISION OF A FUTURE WHEN ALL PEOPLE IN WALES ARE FREE FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.
How to apply
For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:
Recruitment Team
Tel: Email:
To apply, please submit your application through our website:
If you experience any issues, feel free to email us at .
We receive a high number of applications and are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not been contacted within four weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £26,300.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person