Domestic Abuse Children & Young Persons Practitioner

Job Title: Children and Young People Practitioner

Location: Essex

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:30am - 5:30pm)

Salary: £15-£19 Per Hour

Contract: Temporary - 2-3 months

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We're recruiting a Children and Young People Practitioner to deliver direct support to children and young people living in refuge accommodation. This role focuses on helping children and their mothers recover from the impact of domestic abuse through one-to-one sessions, group work, play-based activities, and family support.

You'll be working closely with support staff, local agencies, and the wider family unit to ensure every child's voice is heard and their individual needs are understood and met.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct emotional and practical support to children and young people in refuge

Carry out risk and therapeutic assessments, and create tailored support plans

Deliver structured one-to-one and group sessions using creative and play-based approaches

Support family relationships and work with mothers on parenting strategies

Advocate for children and young people in relation to education, health, and safeguarding

Plan and deliver engaging activities during school holidays and after school hours

Liaise with external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings when required

Ensure all safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed and reported

Accurately maintain case records and risk assessments

Support the ongoing development of the children's services offer

About You

Essential Experience & Knowledge:

Working with children and young people affected by domestic abuse or trauma

Managing a caseload and developing support plans

Planning and delivering play and activity-based sessions

Safeguarding children and working within child protection frameworks

Supporting parents/carers with parenting strategies

Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners

Skills & Attributes:

Strong understanding of child development and the impact of trauma

Confident communicator with children, families, and professionals

Able to balance multiple priorities in a busy, emotionally demanding environment

Committed to anti-discriminatory, inclusive practice

IT-literate with experience using case management systems

Qualifications:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Childcare, Early Years, Social Work)

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

Ability to travel between sites as required

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