Ar Trac Child - Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom - Cyfannol Womens Aid

Cyfannol Womens Aid

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Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Ar Trac Child & Young persons support worker

Hours: 35 per week
Location: Blaenau Gwent with some work across Gwent
Contract: Fixed Term until March 202
Salary: 22,500 per annum (risining to 23,000 after successful completion of 6 month probationary period)

Purpose of the post:

To provide specialist support to children and young people who are affected by Domestic Abuse and sexual violence and/or at risk of abusive relationships.

Working within the Organisational and Supporting People Frameworks you will work towards enabling children and young people so that they are able to make positive changes to their lives in order to increase safety, well-being and to reduce the threats of homelessness.

Specfic responsibilites:

To liaise with external agencies to identify children who may benefit from the project
To engage with children, young people and their families, carry out initial assessments of risks, needs, strength, and collate relevant information from the child, parents, and other agencies where relevant.
To develop a detailed support package for the child/young person, identifying goals, aspirations and needs.
Facilitate group programmes, 121 mentoring and or support with children and young people between the ages of 516 who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse as required.
Work with families, children and young people in an empowering, solution focused and engaging manner.
Support families in identifying and addressing issues relating to their children and support positive parenting, healthy relationships and welfare of children and young people.
Develop local focus groups where children and young people can contribute to the development of the project.
Work alongside young people in developing resources, group sessions and toolkits.
Cofacilitate training for professionals with young people
Recruitment and management of volunteers and peer mentors, undertaking the relevant checks and training to enable them to carry out their role.
Prioritising and managing caseloads in line with packages of support and support plans
Ensure accurate and timely records are maintained in relation to all aspects of the service and case work, including inputting information into our Information Management System.
Support, signpost and refer women and children to the services they may wish to engage with for example social services, the police, parenting, health, legal, DWP, housing, homelessness, recreational, educational and cultural services and other internal services.
To be fully aware of the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures and report to line manager any concerns in this area.
To advocate on behalf of children and young people and ensure that children feel safe, supported and listened to within our service and in dealings with other agencies.
To participate in meetings encourage women and children to participate in and give feedback on service provision.
Assist in qualitative and quantitative data collation.
Promote the service in the local area.

Line management:

Provide line management to the volunteers working with children and young people including induction, supervision and annual appraisal.
Recruit, support and mentor peer mentors
Assist in identifying volunteer training and development needs.

General responsibilites:

To represent the organisation at external meetings, public events, conferences, and similar ensuring that the organisation's reputation is protected and enhanced.
To actively work in partnership with other agencies and organisations to achieve better outcomes for women and children affected by VAWDASV,
Participate in team meetings, supervision and appropriate training.
To work within the organisation's policies and procedures at all times

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

A current, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.
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Closing Date: 6th March 2024_