APA Lead

Position: APA Lead (Permanent)
APA Lead – Children and Young People

Location:

PAN Hampshire (multiple locations, excluding Southampton - training in Portsmouth)
Salary: £27,482 – £28,552 per annum

Hours:

Full time, 37 hours per week
On-call rota:
Required
Enhanced DBS:
Required

We are seeking an experienced and skilled APA (Adolescent-Parent Abuse) Lead to work with children and young people displaying unhealthy or abusive behaviours towards parents or carers. This is a specialist, trauma-informed role focused on preventing harm, reducing risk and breaking cycles of domestic abuse through targeted interventions and group work.

Key responsibilities include:

* Providing one-to-one support to children and young people presenting with adolescent-to-parent abuse

* Delivering and coordinating preventative group work within the community

* Supporting young people to understand power, control, equality and healthy relationships

* Challenging abusive and controlling behaviours in an age-appropriate, non-judgemental way

* Supporting emotional regulation, confidence, self-esteem and conflict resolution

* Developing co-produced support plans focused on positive behaviour change

* Working collaboratively with parents, carers and guardians

* Identifying and managing risk, including safeguarding concerns

* Contributing to a coordinated multi-agency response alongside partner organisations

* Maintaining accurate records, case notes and monitoring data

* Supporting service development, engagement and accessibility for young people

* Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota, including emergency response

What we’re looking for:

* Experience working directly with children and young people with complex needs

* Strong understanding of adolescent-to-parent abuse and domestic abuse dynamics

* Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma-informed practice

* Ability to build trust, challenge behaviour constructively and act as a positive role model

* Confidence working across agencies and community-based services

* Strong organisational, communication and IT skills

* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

* Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and on-call duties

What we offer:

* Competitive salary with progression

* Specialist role with opportunity to shape and develop services

* Supportive, values-driven and trauma-informed organisation

* Ongoing training and professional development

* Regular supervision and peer support