Milton Keynes Women's Aid(MK-ACT)

Location: MK ACT Office Hours: 30 per week Salary: £20,998.0 per annum Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Refuge Manager Closing Date: 23rd Fabruary About MK ACT For nearly 50 years, MK ACT has been dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse in Milton Keynes. As a highly respected organisation, we are committed to ending domestic abuse and tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). We deliver specialist, survivor-centred and trauma-informed services that promote safety, recovery and long-term independence. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Children and Young People s Support Worker (C+YPSW) to join our refuge team and help create a safe, nurturing and empowering environment for children and families affected by domestic abuse. You will deliver trauma-informed, child-centred support, ensuring that safeguarding, wellbeing and recovery are at the heart of everything you do. What You ll Be Doing Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to children and young people. Complete assessments, safety planning and support plans. Deliver age-appropriate activities and holiday playschemes. Work closely with Family Support Workers and partner agencies. Identify, record and respond to safeguarding concerns. Support mothers to ensure children s needs are met. What We re Looking For You will need to have experience of working with children, a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and a Paediatric First Aid qualification Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of two years (insurance requirement for use of work vehicles) Experience working with children and young people, ideally within domestic abuse, safeguarding or trauma-informed services Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Ability to build trusting, professional relationships Good record-keeping and IT skills Commitment to equality, diversity and survivor-centred practice