Children and Young Persons Community Advocate

Female* Children and Young Persons Community Advocate

*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

Salary: £24,400- £26,400 per annum – The normal starting salary for this role is £24,400. A higher starting salary may be offered to candidates who have significant and demonstrable skills and experience required for this post.

Hours: Staffed 9am-5.00pm Monday to Friday Staff will provide an on-call out-of-hours service, on a rota basis including weekends

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

· To assess the needs of children and young people on an individual basis about their experiences of domestic abuse and provide appropriate individual support.

· To deliver and support the dedicated Advocacy Service for children and young people to enable them to express their views on matters important to them and issues which affect their lives

· To provide independent and confidential advocacy to support children and young people experiencing domestic abuse

· Increase community awareness and dialogue around domestic abuse to reduce stigma and promote a culture of support and prevention.

· Focus on breaking the cycle of abuse by offering targeted programs for children exposed to domestic abuse, providing them with the skills and support needed to overcome trauma and achieve their potential.

· Deliver age-appropriate workshops on topics such as healthy relationships, emotional resilience, and conflict resolution, equipping individuals with the tools to avoid abusive situations.

· To work in conjunction with adult support workers to assess the whole family and to provide appropriate support to adult survivors and their children.

· To develop and deliver a programme of activities and events to assist children in overcoming the negative effects of domestic abuse.

· To act as an advocate for children, attending school, court and child protection case conferences where required.

To participate in the delivery of the on-call out-of-hours service on a rota basis.

It is essential that the post holder has a driving license and access to a car for work purposes.