Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear of domestic abuse. We work directly with women, men and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
Main purpose of the post:
As the Children and Young People's (CYP) Refuge Worker, you will deliver one-to-one support sessions including work/play activities to children and young people residing in the refuge aged 0-16, who have been affected by domestic abuse, and small group sessions to these children and young people to support socialisation skills and integration into a new living environment. You will develop and deliver programmes of age appropriate flexible support to children and young people, which supports their needs and enhances their experiences through play and meaningful engagement.
You will also support families to transition to a new living environment and promote effective parenting skills and promote and build working links and relationships with other child and family focused agencies in the locality and wider community, particularly health visitors, maternity team and safeguarding services.
Key information
- Employer: Stockport Without Abuse
- Locations: Greater Manchester, Stockport
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Salary: Annual salary of £27,269.75, rising by 4% upon successful probationary period
- Working Hours: Full-Time
Closing date for applications is 8am Monday 12th October 2026
Provisional date for in-person interviews is Tuesday 20th October 2026
More about this role
- Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 12:00pm
- Closing Time: 8am
- Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 13:00
- Employee Benefits: Our benefits include 24 days per annum plus all public bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), your birthday off every year, regular clinical supervision with an external provider and 3% employer contributory pension. After successfully completing your probationary period, you'll also have access to our Life Assurance scheme and receive a monthly contribution towards your Health and Wellbeing.
- Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
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