Prevention and Schools Worker

Prevention and Schools Worker | Leicestershire | Part Time, Term Time Only | £13.38 per hour

Working Hours: 25 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Our client is a specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence charity supporting women and girls. They work with schools and partner organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships among children and young people.

The Role

The role involves developing and delivering preventative work in schools, including the Time2Talk healthy relationships programme. You will build relationships with schools, support educational sessions and workshops, and help raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence among children, young people and local practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop relationships with schools and school networks to understand their needs around preventative work and healthy relationships
Promote the Time2Talk programme and support schools to embed it within their curriculum and wider school environment
Deliver assemblies, workshops and healthy relationship sessions for children and young people in school settings
Help develop the Time2Talk programme for primary schools, including session resources and teacher training
Deliver training and awareness sessions for local practitioners
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the collection and preparation of statistical information
Promote awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence through educational and informative activities
Maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policies and procedures
Build effective working relationships with external agencies and refer to specialist services where appropriate
Attend relevant meetings, conferences and forums, representing the organisation where required
Contribute to the development of the service and undertake relevant training
Requirements

Experience working in a paid or voluntary capacity with survivors of domestic abuse
An understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals
Experience or understanding of working with diverse communities
Experience of working with children and young people, individually or in groups
An understanding of safe, trauma-informed approaches when engaging with survivors of domestic abuse
An understanding of multi-agency working, including Early Help, child protection and safeguarding procedures
The ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions within organisational policies and procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to represent the service at external meetings and contribute to discussions and written reports
Flexibility to work as required, including evenings and weekends
Experience using basic IT programmes, email and the internet
A satisfactory DBS check is essential
What’s In It For You

Paid annual leave, including public and religious holidays
Workplace Pension Scheme
Paid compassionate leave of up to five working days per year
Paid sickness leave after six months’ service, for up to eight working weeks in any 12-month period
Relevant training and professional development opportunities
Regular supervision and support from your line manager
Reimbursement of approved work-related expenses
The opportunity to make a positive difference to children and young people through preventative education and healthy relationship programmes
Due to the remit of the organisation to provide services to vulnerable women and children, and hence the sensitive nature of the work roles of the organisation, only female applicants for posts are considered, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I).

The deadline for applications is Friday 13th November 2026 @ 12 pm.

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