Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Children and Young People)

Location: East Hants
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are seeking a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to provide specialist support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse across East Hants.

The successful candidate will deliver trauma-informed support focused on improving emotional wellbeing, resilience, and safety outcomes for children and young people.

Main Purpose of the Role

* Provide practical and emotional support to children and young people impacted by domestic abuse

* Promote recovery, resilience, and positive outcomes

* Deliver tailored support plans and safety planning

* Work alongside families, schools, safeguarding teams, and partner agencies

Responsibilities

* Complete assessments and identify risks and support needs

* Deliver one-to-one support sessions and interventions

* Support children and young people to understand healthy relationships and safety

* Maintain accurate case management records and reports

* Participate in safeguarding and multi-agency meetings

* Advocate for children and young people to access appropriate services

Requirements

* Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable families

* Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and domestic abuse

* Ability to build positive and trusting relationships

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Relevant qualification or equivalent experience is desirable

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people to feel safer, more confident, and empowered