Prevention and Schools Worker in Loughborough

Prevention and Schools Worker Leicestershire Part Time, Term Time Only £13.38 per hourWorking Hours: 25 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year)Our client is a specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence charity supporting women and girls. They work with schools and partner organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships among children and young people.The RoleThe role involves developing and delivering preventative work in schools, including the Time2Talk healthy relationships programme. You will build relationships with schools, support educational sessions and workshops, and help raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence among children, young people and local practitioners.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop relationships with schools and school networks to understand their needs around preventative work and healthy relationshipsPromote the Time2Talk programme and support schools to embed it within their curriculum and wider school environmentDeliver assemblies, workshops and healthy relationship sessions for children and young people in school settingsHelp develop the Time2Talk programme for primary schools, including session resources and teacher trainingDeliver training and awareness sessions for local practitionersMaintain accurate records and contribute to the collection and preparation of statistical informationPromote awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence through educational and informative activitiesMaintain confidentiality in line with organisational policies and proceduresBuild effective working relationships with external agencies and refer to specialist services where appropriateAttend relevant meetings, conferences and forums, representing the organisation where requiredContribute to the development of the service and undertake relevant trainingRequirementsExperience working in a paid or voluntary capacity with survivors of domestic abuseAn understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individualsExperience or understanding of working with diverse communitiesExperience of working with children and young people, individually or in groupsAn understanding of safe, trauma-informed approaches when engaging with survivors of domestic abuseAn understanding of multi-agency working, including Early Help, child protection and safeguarding proceduresThe ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions within organisational policies and proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to represent the service at external meetings and contribute to discussions and written reportsFlexibility to work as required, including evenings and weekendsExperience using basic IT programmes, email and the internetA satisfactory DBS check is essentialWhat s In It For YouPaid annual leave, including public and religious holidaysWorkplace Pension SchemePaid compassionate leave of up to five working days per yearPaid sickness leave after six months service, for up to eight working weeks in any 12-month periodRelevant training and professional development opportunitiesRegular supervision and support from your line managerReimbursement of approved work-related expensesThe opportunity to make a positive difference to children and young people through preventative education and healthy relationship programmesDue to the remit of the organisation to provide services to vulnerable women and children, and hence the sensitive nature of the work roles of the organisation, only female applicants for posts are considered, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I).The deadline for applications is Friday 13th November pm.What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
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