Job Title: Children and Young People Practitioner
Location: Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:30am - 5:30pm)
Salary: £15-£19 Per Hour
Contract: Temporary - 2-3 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We're recruiting a Children and Young People Practitioner to deliver direct support to children and young people living in refuge accommodation. This role focuses on helping children and their mothers recover from the impact of domestic abuse through one-to-one sessions, group work, play-based activities, and family support.
You'll be working closely with support staff, local agencies, and the wider family unit to ensure every child's voice is heard and their individual needs are understood and met.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide direct emotional and practical support to children and young people in refuge
2. Carry out risk and therapeutic assessments, and create tailored support plans
3. Deliver structured one-to-one and group sessions using creative and play-based approaches
4. Support family relationships and work with mothers on parenting strategies
5. Advocate for children and young people in relation to education, health, and safeguarding
6. Plan and deliver engaging activities during school holidays and after school hours
7. Liaise with external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings when required
8. Ensure all safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed and reported
9. Accurately maintain case records and risk assessments
10. Support the ongoing development of the children's services offer
About You
Essential Experience & Knowledge:
1. Working with children and young people affected by domestic abuse or trauma
2. Managing a caseload and developing support plans
3. Planning and delivering play and activity-based sessions
4. Safeguarding children and working within child protection frameworks
5. Supporting parents/carers with parenting strategies
6. Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
Skills & Attributes:
1. Strong understanding of child development and the impact of trauma
2. Confident communicator with children, families, and professionals
3. Able to balance multiple priorities in a busy, emotionally demanding environment
4. Committed to anti-discriminatory, inclusive practice
5. IT-literate with experience using case management systems
Qualifications:
1. A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Childcare, Early Years, Social Work)
2. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
3. Ability to travel between sites as required
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