Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Children and Young People)

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