Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker; Children and Young

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.