West Cornwall Women's Aid
Children, Young People and Family Worker
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Children, Young People and Family Worker
Reports to (role title): Refuge Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Salary: £20,358 - £22,620 per annum (FTE £25,108 – £27,898)
Role Purpose
To provide specialist, trauma-informed support to children, young people and their families residing within the refuge and being supported by our Resettlement service, following experiences of domestic abuse. The role exists to promote the safety, wellbeing, resilience and recovery of children and families, ensuring that children have opportunities to play, develop and thrive in a safe environment. The postholder will deliver direct support to children and young people, empower mothers in their parenting role, and coordinate activities and interventions that help families rebuild their lives free from abuse.
Full role description, including accountabilities and person specification available for download at our website: https://www.wcwaid.co.uk/children-young-people-and-family-worker-vacancy/
To Apply
Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website (as above), and return to recruitment@wcwaid.co.uk by 4pm on Friday 11th September.
Accountabilities
Children and Young People's Support
- Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to children and young people, to improve their wellbeing, resilience and recovery from the impact of domestic abuse.
- Assess the individual needs and risks of children and young people, to ensure support plans are tailored, safe and effective.
- Support children to understand and process their experiences through age-appropriate interventions, to promote healthy emotional development and recovery.
- Deliver healthy relationship, emotional wellbeing and personal safety interventions, to help children and young people build confidence, resilience and positive relationship skills.
- Provide safe, engaging play opportunities, to support children's emotional wellbeing, development and participation in refuge life.
- Monitor children's wellbeing through regular contact and play-based observation, to identify emerging needs and ensure appropriate support is provided.
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Parenting and Family Support
- Support mothers to strengthen their parenting skills and confidence, to improve family relationships and positive outcomes for children.
- Enable mothers to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children, to support recovery and the development of healthy family dynamics.
- Facilitate family-focused interventions and activities, to strengthen attachments and promote positive parent-child relationships.
- Facilitate access to support for mothers by providing childcare and age-appropriate activities during keywork sessions, group work and professional meetings, to ensure women can engage meaningfully with services that support their recovery and independence.
Activities and Trips
- Plan and deliver a range of activities for children and young people, to support recovery, wellbeing and positive development.
- Organise and deliver holiday activities, trips and community-based experiences, to provide positive opportunities for learning, socialisation and enjoyment.
- Promote participation in creative, physical and wellbeing-focused activities, to enhance emotional health and self-esteem.
- Coordinate resources, venues and external providers, to ensure activities are safe, accessible and responsive to the needs of families.
- Evaluate activity outcomes and participant feedback, to inform continuous improvement of services.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
- Maintain responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to ensure all concerns are identified and acted upon promptly.
- Follow organisational safeguarding, domestic abuse and child protection procedures, to protect the welfare of children and families.
- Record and report safeguarding concerns accurately, to ensure appropriate action and accountability.
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Partnership Working
- Liaise with schools, health professionals, social care and partner agencies, to ensure coordinated support for children and families.
- Advocate on behalf of children and mothers where appropriate, to improve access to services and opportunities.
- Contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews, to support positive outcomes for families.
Case Management and Administration
- Maintain accurate and timely records, support plans and case notes, to ensure compliance with organisational and legal requirements.
- Monitor progress against agreed outcomes, to demonstrate impact and inform future support.
- Prepare reports and statistical information, to support service delivery, monitoring and funding requirements.
Professional Development & Compliance
- Participate in training as directed by the line manager to maintain best practice standards and support ongoing professional development.
- Read, understand, and adhere to WCWAid policies, staying up to date with any changes as instructed by the line manager and ensuring all work is carried out in line with these policies.
- Practice diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Attend and actively engage in managerial and clinical supervision sessions as directed by the line manager to ensure best practice, receive guidance, and prioritise personal well-being.
- Attend and actively engage in team meetings, training and events.
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