Please note; this is a fixed term until November 2026 cover maternity leave Working hours: 40 hours per week (0900-1800 Monday - Friday) Interview Date: To be confirmed We are looking for a passionate Children’s Support Worker at an undisclosed Lifehouse house in Birmingham. You will be organising, leading, and developing children’s programmes in accordance with families who have fled domestic violence. Key Responsibilities: The role of Children’s Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Children’s Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality programme of support to families which promotes client choice and control. You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles. The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleagues and clients Able to plan and lead therapeutic children’s activities Experience of working with children in a registered setting desirable Good verbal and written communication skills Proficient in range of IT Packages including Microsoft Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement within the service and evidence of commitment to continuous professional development Understand a personal value base which is in line with core values of the organisation and able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army Demonstrate values of integrity and accountability within working practice Work shifts, unsociable hours, weekend work - flexible approach to hours worked as required In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile along with the local role profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Enhanced with the barred list Children and Adult workforce DBS Disclosure For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.