Young People's Support Worker - Pontypool, United Kingdom - Cyfannol Womens Aid

Cyfannol Womens Aid

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Pontypool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Young People's Support Worker**-
Hours: 14 Per week

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Contract:Permanent

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Salary: £22,500 (Rising to £23,000 after successfully passing 6-month probationary period)

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Location: Gwent wide

Purpose of the Post:
To provide support to young people who are affected by Domestic Abuse.

To support young people who have grown up in households where domestic abuse is present, and young people who are experiencing intimate partner violence in their own relationships.

The interventions will engage with communities where young people are at risk of "honour" based violence, forced marriage, and/or FGM.

To provide a trauma informed service that is tailored to the individual needs of these young people by delivering predominantly one to one support and providing them with an opportunity to learn and openly talk about domestic abuse and how it affects them.

Responsibilities

Deliver specialist Domestic Abuse support services to young people between the ages of years, using a personcentred and trauma informed approach.
Carry out individual risk assessments, initial needs and support assessments for young people to determine what level of service is appropriate.
Carry out regular, planned, person centred one to one sessions with young people.
Lead in ensuring young people's needs are assessed regularly and support plans are in place and being adhered to.
Build relationships based on trust and respect with all young people so that they feel safe and listened to.
To promote your role and develop referral pathways.
Attend and contribute to multi agency meetings in relation to the wellbeing and safety of young person.
Be aware of Child Protection policy and procedures and act on any concerns or information regarding the safeguarding of any children and young people that you come into contact with.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in relation to all aspects of the service, inputting information into the organisations Information Management System.
Assist in qualitative and quantitative data collation.
To use initial and exit outcome forms to measure outcomes and evaluate work completed.
Engage young people in participating in service development and reviews.
Demonstrate and promote the organisation's ethos, vision and values.
Keep abreast of regulation changes within HR related topics, attend training, develop networks to support development in the role.
Contribute to the protection and enhancement of the organisation's reputation.
Participate in team meetings, supervision and appropriate training.
Work within the Cyfannol's Policies and Procedures.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as required as requested by your line manager.

_It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances._

A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use is essential.

Closing Date: 8th December 2023
A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.