Male Support Worker - Domestic Abuse (Children & Young People)
Gwent (multi-site delivery across schools & youth settings)
35 hours a week (with occasional flexible hours)
£23,982 per annum
6-month contract
Brook Street Social Care are recruiting on behalf a welsh homelessness and domestic abuse charity. They are looking for a Male Children & Young People Support Worker with a passion for empowering young people and raising awareness around domestic abuse. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and teenagers across the Gwent area.
The Role:
Deliver engaging awareness sessions in schools, youth groups, and alternative education settings on domestic abuse, consent, healthy relationships, and gender norms.
Lead impactful group programmes (e.g., SPACE, PAACE) that build resilience and emotional literacy among young people.
Provide trauma-informed one-to-one support, including risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Act as a safeguarding champion, ensuring young people's safety and wellbeing remains central to all activity.
Empower youth voices by supporting the development of "Youth VAWDASV Ambassadors" and co-creating peer-led campaigns.
Collaborate closely with schools, professionals, and the charities internal teams to shape services that reflect local needs.
Support as part of an on-Call: 1st tier rota (approx. 1 in 8 weeks - includes phone and in-person)
Continuously improve resources and session content by gathering feedback, adapting material, and involving young people in service design.What we will need from you:
A confident male role model with experience working with children and young people.
Knowledge or experience of domestic abuse, safeguarding, or youth work is highly desirable.
Strong communication, group facilitation, and organisational skills.
Passionate about youth empowerment, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.
Flexibility to travel and deliver sessions across various locations (access to a vehicle is a bonus).To hear more about this opportunity and similar roles at Brook Street Social Care please apply with an up to date CV today! Alternatively, please call Bethan on (phone number removed) for an informal chat.
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