*This post is open to female applicants 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
- Planning and delivering age-appropriate structured and free play activities to children and young people living in refuges.
- Delivering crèche support for group work delivered in the refuges and the community.
- Supporting the Support Worker – Children and Young People Specialists/Refuge Specialists in creating the individual support plans with the women and children living in the refuge and supporting and empowering them to achieve their goals.
- Working in partnership with individual mothers in the refuge regarding particular needs of their children.
- Helping children begin the healing process of working through their traumatic experiences of domestic abuse and change.
- Providing support to women in promoting the mother/child relationship.
Available Posts:
Eastleigh:
Reference Number: STOPDA951
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 16 (Working within Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am - 5pm)
There is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.
We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.
Appointment will be on merit alone.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
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Domestic Abuse Refuge Playworker* in Eastleigh employer: Stop Domestic Abuse
Stop Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer located in Southampton, dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the organisation offers generous benefits such as flexible working hours, enhanced family leave, and a comprehensive health plan, all while fostering a culture of compassion and respect. Joining Stop Domestic Abuse means being part of a mission-driven team that values personal growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.
