Do you have experience working with children between the ages of 5 and 13? Have you've worked in a school, residential childcare environment or similar? We are searching for a caring, compassionate and dedicated Children's Support Worker to support children who have been through, witnessed and survived domestic and sexual abuse - based in the Swansea area. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY / FIXED TERM ROLE UNTIL MARCH 31st 2025 - EXTENSION BEYOND THIS DATE WILL DEPEND ON FUNDING What are the details? Work for an incredible charity focused on supporting people who have experienced domestic violence Full time hours - 35 per week Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm - with a 30 min break each day Working across schools in the Swansea area Salary starts at £23,208 Equivalent to £12.75 per hour Hourly rate is negotiable for the right person Contract until 31st March 2025 Extention past this date will depend on funding What will you do? Work within the school environment, supporting children who have experienced domestic violence Carry a caseload of 10 children at a time 1-2-1 support with children referred in to the service Deliver a 6 week programme, covering wellbeing, healthy relationships, safety and more Refer to other agencies and specialist services Complete a support / work plan for each individual Contact with school staff and parents Extend support where needed Build an excellent relationships with the schools Complete risk assessments What do we need? The charity will consider anyone who has worked with children You could come from education, support work, youth work, residential children's care etc. We need someone who has worked with young people below the age of 16 Ideally supported children from 5 to 13 years old A solid understanding of safeguarding, multi-agency working and professional boundaries Compassion, empathy and patience is essential The ability to connect with, and win the trust of vulnerable children An understanding of the effects of domestic violence would be ideal A DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE A DRIVER IS IDEAL BUT WILL CONSIDER NON-DRIVERS If this role is of interest, please get in touch with Keeran Moxie People for an informal and confidential chat. Job Title: Children's Support Worker Location: Swansea Sector: Charity / Third Sector Contract: Temporary