Children Support Worker

Children’s Support Worker – Domestic Abuse Sector (Derbyshire)

Location: Derbyshire

Contract: Full-time

Role Overview

Support children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Provide emotional and practical support in safe, structured environments.

Help children recover from trauma and build resilience.

Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions.

Promote emotional wellbeing, stability, and confidence.

Work with families to support recovery and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk and needs assessments for children and young people
• Develop and implement individual support plans
• Deliver age-appropriate emotional support sessions and activities
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records
• Liaise with social workers, schools, health services, and other agencies
• Support families in accessing housing, benefits, and community services
• Advocate for children to ensure their voice is heard

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children/young people in a support, safeguarding, youth work, or domestic abuse setting
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to manage caseloads and maintain accurate documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential due to travel requirements)
• Ability to work full-time hours across Derbyshire

What Caritas Futures Offers

• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• Full onboarding and compliance assistance
• Ongoing placement support throughout assignment
• Access to wellbeing services (counselling, Headspace, wellbeing activities)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives

Apply

Send your CV for immediate consideration.

Join a specialist service supporting children affected by domestic abuse.

Help create safe, stable, and supportive environments where children can recover and thriveCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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