This is a great opportunity for the right person to support the development of this service to deliver evidenced based and researched support for children and young people who are experiencing and/or instigating domestic abuse.
Location:
BCP Area of Dorset
Date Posted:
Salary:
£29,919pa for 40 hours per week
Closing Date:
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practice for children
• Experience of carry out assessments and co-produce individual support plans
• Experience of completing risk assessment and carrying out referrals
• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience of working in partnership with multi agencies.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Understanding of Aces and trauma informed interventions.
The appointed Children and Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Advocate will:
1. have experience of engaging with children and young people at risk of domestic abuse.
2. have experience of engaging with children and young people in the community and in accommodation-based settings.
3. have an understanding of current issues faced by children and young people experiencing domestic abuse
This is a great opportunity for the right person to support the development of this service to deliver evidenced based and researched support for children and young people who are experiencing and/or instigating domestic abuse.
You will be skilled and experienced at engagement, able to develop and deliver individual one to one sessions and group work, work in partnership with colleagues to ensure a whole family approach and take a lead role where necessary.
This successful applicant will be co located in a Family hub within the BCP area, work in schools and colleges and in the community, will attend safeguarding meetings and contribute to other professional meetings where necessary.
The role holder will be required to update all information on a case management system, complete reports and be part of a wider team working across the Dorset.
• you will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic.
• you will be passionate about working with children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
• you will ensure that everything you do improves safety and reduces harm for all victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
• you will be used to working in a fast-paced environment.
• you will be skilled at working with crisis and be an excellent communicator.
• you will work alongside our clients as an equal partner and give advice and guidance at a level matching the person’s skills and strengths.
• you will develop positive working relationships with the local community and support agencies to create a network of support for your clients.
YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
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