Children and Family Support Worker

Children and Family Support Worker

£24,000 - £26,000

Permanent

36 hours pw

Wigan

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Children and Family Support Worker to work across their service for families affected by domestic violence and homelessness.

Responsibilities of the Children and Family Support Worker:

• Supporting children, young people and families living within refuge services
• Organising and creating group play sessions for children of all ages that have experienced domestic abuse
• Undertaking risk assessments
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Leading play activities during school holidays and after school
• Creating family-based activities families to facilitate children and parent relationships
• Supporting positive parenting by providing parenting support and programmes
• Providing practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as nurseries or school
• Fostering multi-agency working

Essential Criteria of the Children and Family Support Worker:

• UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS
• Experience working within a similar supported living environment

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.