Jobs, fresher vacancy - Children's Outreach Support Worker (IDVA) • Grimsby

Company: Cameron Clarke Associates

Grimsby

Children’s Outreach Support Worker (IDVA) | North East Lincolnshire | Full Time | £26,603 FTEAbout our clientOur client is a local charity dedicated to supporting people affected by domestic abuse. They provide practical support, safe accommodation, advice, and guidance to help individuals and families rebuild their lives. The organisation also works closely with local services and the wider community to create safer, stronger communities.What’s in it for you? A rewarding role supporting children aged 8–16 affected by domestic abuseOpportunities to develop and deliver specialist one-to-one and group support programmesFlexible working hours to meet the needs of children and familiesTraining and professional development, including IDVA and Children’s IDVA qualificationsBeing part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and empowering childrenJob share considered Are you the right person for the job? Minimum 3 years working with and supporting children, ideally in social care or children’s services, including needs and risk assessments, safety planning, managing caseloads, liaising with other agencies, and delivering groupwork programmesKnowledge of safeguarding legislation, frameworks, trauma-informed practices, and the impact of domestic abuse on children and familiesExcellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to cope with crisis, conflict, and distressExperience in record keeping, file management, report writing, and using computer systems, with good literacy and numeracy skillsAbility to manage own caseload and work under pressureCommitment to equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice, and empowering children and familiesPossession of a full driving licence and access to a vehicleFlexible approach, including outside working hours when needed What will your role look like? Receive referrals via Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and respond promptly, prioritising risk and needConduct needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support and safety plansDeliver specialist one-to-one and group sessions covering the impact of abuse on emotions, self-esteem, and relationshipsAdvocate for children’s needs with social care, education, health, and police servicesSupport children through the criminal justice system when requiredDevelop, monitor, and report on outcomes while maintaining accurate electronic case recordsParticipate in multi-agency meetings, MARAC, and safeguarding processesCreate safe spaces for children to express themselves and be involved in decisions about their supportWork closely with other support workers to ensure families have access to the full range of servicesDeliver and develop group programmes such as DAY Programme, Talking to My Mum, Children’s Freedom Programme, Expect Respect, and ACE Recovery Toolkit As this role involves working in women-only spaces, applications are only accepted from women in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPR