Location: MK ACT Office
Hours: 30 per week (Tue–Fri, 9:30–17:30, 30-minute lunch break)
Salary: £20,998 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Refuge Manager
Closing Date: 21 January
About Us
MK ACT is a long-established domestic abuse charity with over 50 years’ experience supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We provide safety, refuge, advocacy and long-term support as survivors rebuild their lives.
We have a vacancy for a Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our refuge team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our children living in refuge to overcome the trauma of abuse in a play setting. You will play a key role in ensuring safety, emotional wellbeing and development for children and young people aged 0 to 16, living in our accommodation. This role suits someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and creative.
You will need to have experience of working with children and a level 3 qualification in Early years or Childcare.
Why Join Us?
• Make a meaningful difference for children affected by domestic abuse
• Supportive, specialist team environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Additional paid birthday leave
• Opportunity to grow with the charity as we expand
Key Responsibilities
Support for Children and Young People
· Plan and deliver interesting age-appropriate activities and holiday playschemes
· Work with the Family Support Workers to provide support for the residents and their children
· Deliver age appropriate support around children’s experiences of Domestic Abuse
· Work with other agencies to ensure safety of children living in the refuge
· Keep accurate records
· Be part of the refuge on call rota
About You
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working with children, are energetic, child-centred and aware of safeguarding responsibilities
Essential
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Confidence working with families from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively within multi-agency frameworks
· Level 3 Early years of Childcare qualification
· Have a full UK Driving licence
Desirable
• Experience in refuge or safeguarding environments
• Experience delivering group activities or children’s programmes
• Knowledge of Protective Behaviours
How to Apply
As part of our fair recruitment approach, we do not accept CVs.
Please complete our official application form. Applications submitted without the form cannot be considered.