Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.Job Title:

Children and Family WorkerLocation:

Based on site in West London (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.Shift Pattern:

37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota Monday to Friday between 07:30 - 15:30, 09:00 - 17:00 and 11:30 - 19:30 with occasional Saturdays, at least one Saturday every 3 months between 09:00 - 17:00.About the roleAre you passionate about providing safe and stable accommodation to women and children escaping domestic abuse? Wanting to help make a difference and provide specialist support to them to gain greater independence? This might be the role for you.As a Children and Family worker, you will be based within our Women''s Refuge service, supporting women and children up to the age of 15 who have escaped domestic abuse. You will deliver trauma-informed, child and family centred support to promote safety and wellbeing, working collaboratively with mothers to strengthen the parent-child relationship during a time of crisis. You will support with both emotional and practical day-to-day support. This is typically done through key work sessions, risk assessments, and empowerment focused activities.You will play a vital role in supporting families, being the sole specialist within the service, which gives you autonomy to shape the role based on your expertise and experience. You will lead on child-focused support, as well as working part of the wider team to provide the support to mothers. You will deliver a range of support for children and young people, as well as family and parenting support.About youWe are looking for someone who has a real passion to support families and children who have experienced domestic abuse. You will have a trauma-informed understanding of domestic abuse and the impact it has on families, and will be able to engage in sensitive conversations, recognising signs on trauma, and being proactive to support families to overcome this. This is a hands-on, active role, ideal for someone who is creative, energetic, and passionate about working directly with families. You will be a team player, able to collaborate and provide support to colleagues as needed.A background in working with adults and children, particularly from trauma affected backgroundsExperience in supporting mothers in helping children transition to new schoolsProven ability to plan and deliver engaging play sessions, after school activities, and family events as well as religious and national celebrationsConfidence in working with children who may have behavioural challenges, being able to signpost to early intervention servicesExperience/ability to support children with special educational needs or additional behavioural needsAbility to work in a fast changing environmentPatience, empathy and resilienceCreativity, flexibility, and a can-do attitudeNon judgmental approach and genuine commitment to empower families to overcome their barriersAlignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and TransparencyPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.What we offer25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of serviceEligibility to register with Blue Light Discount CardAccess to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and moreReflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at workTraining and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plansEmployee Assistance Programme, including counsellingLife Assurance SchemeAnnual Staff AwardsBe part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.About Social Interest Group (SIG)SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here:Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group .ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please emailrecruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on ourwebsite .Domestic Abuse | Women services | Domestic Violence | Children Worker | Children specialist | Trauma Specialist | Womens Refuge | Female Services | Family Specialist | Trauma informed careHow to apply

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