Red Snapper Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Stockport for a Children and Young People's Trauma Informed Support Worker.
The purpose of this role is to deliver a specialist children and young people's project in the community to a group of children who are at risk of or who have / are living with domestic abuse and suffering the traumatic effects of such.
This is a full time (37hrs), fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 and offers a salary of £25,706.78 per annum (part time may be considered).
Due to the nature of this role a full clean driving license and access to a vehicle will be required.
Main duties and responsibilities
Organise and facilitate one-to-one sessions for children and young people who have or are living in a domestic abuse household.
Organise and facilitate programmes in school and community settings.
Deliver professionals' training.
Deliver training to teachers and professionals around the impact of domestic abuse on young people, how to deal with disclosures and how to offer trauma informed support.
Assess, organize and deliver the appropriate services to meet the needs of the children, young people and their families.
Undertake initial assessments on children and young people, and compile individual support and safety plans based on recognised frameworks within agreed timescales.
Complete accurate and timely records for the purpose of continuity of work, information retrieval, statistical monitoring, outcome assessment and report preparation.
Liaise and work in conjunction with key agencies ensuring that multi-agency is undertaken as part of the process involved in the assessment and delivery of services.
Person Specification
NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Childcare and Education, Social Care, Teaching or similar.
Substantial experience of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma.
Evidence of CPD in Domestic Abuse.
A sound working knowledge of the practical, emotional and social impact on children affected by domestic abuse.
Sound knowledge of the impact of abuse and trauma on victims, particularly children and young people.
A sound understanding and working knowledge of safeguarding children and associated legal responsibilities.
This role is subject to DBS check at relevant level.
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