Job Description

Children's Support Worker - Domestic Abuse Sector (Derbyshire)
Location: Derbyshire
Contract: Full-time

• Support children and young people affected by domestic abuse
• Provide emotional and practical support in safe, structured environments
• Help children recover from trauma and build resilience
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions
• Promote emotional wellbeing, stability, and confidence
• Work with families to support recovery and safeguarding

• Conduct risk and needs assessments for children and young people
• Develop and implement individual support plans
• Deliver age-appropriate emotional support sessions and activities
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records
• Liaise with social workers, schools, health services, and other agencies
• Support families in accessing housing, benefits, and community services
• Advocate for children to ensure their voice is heard

• Experience working with children/young people in a support, safeguarding, youth work, or domestic abuse setting
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to manage caseloads and maintain accurate documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential due to travel requirements)
• Ability to work full-time hours across Derbyshire

• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• Full onboarding and compliance assistance
• Ongoing placement support throughout assignment
• Access to wellbeing services (counselling, Headspace, wellbeing activities)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives

• Send your CV for immediate consideration
• Join a specialist service supporting children affected by domestic abuse
• Help create safe, stable, and supportive environments where children can recover and thrive

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.