Category:Children and Young Persons Worker
Type:Part Time
Location:West Hampshire
Contract length: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.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch
Main purpose and scope of the job
- To give young people knowledge and understanding about domestic abuse and sexual exploitation, its cause, who it happens to, its effects, how to recognise abusive tactics and behaviours, and how to form healthy, non-abusive relationships.
- To provide group work exploring sexualised behaviours, consent, healthy relationships and friendships. Exploring the impact of peer pressure.
- To enable young people to reduce the impact of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation on young people.
- To promote social cohesion and social inclusion and reduce inappropriate behaviours.
- To equip young people to know where to seek help and support for domestic abuse and other supporting organisations for children and young people.
- To support young people to recognise how society and the media impacts on beliefs and behaviours, ideas, fears, wishes etc., in a safe place.
- To break the cycle of abuse, whether as perpetrator, victim or offender.
- To empower young people to make safe choices.
- To support young people to look critically at how social media can be used to increase or decrease young people’s safety.
Available Posts:
West Hampshire:
Reference Number: STOPDA942
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18.5 hours to be discussed (Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am – 5pm)
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
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Domestic Abuse Groupwork Specialist (Children and Young People) in Winchester employer: Southern Domestic Abuse Service
Stop Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment for its staff. Located in Southampton, the organisation offers flexible part-time roles that allow employees to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from a trauma-informed culture and opportunities for professional growth. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly welcoming applicants from BAMER communities, Stop Domestic Abuse fosters a collaborative atmosphere where every team member can thrive and contribute to vital social change.
Contact Details:
Southern Domestic Abuse Service Recruitment Team
