Children & Young People’s Trauma Informed Support Worker

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is an independent specialist agency working in Trafford and Salford delivering services to adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse. We provide both prevention and intervention services and raise awareness of domestic abuse through training, workshops and public forums.

Our Vision: To eradicate all forms of domestic abuse, creating a society where it is not tolerated and families can live safely.

Our Mission: “To enable people to break free from domestic abuse”. This is achieved by meeting the following objectives:

• The provision of safe and supportive spaces and temporary accommodation for women and children who have or who are experiencing domestic abuse.
• The provision of community support services to those who have experienced domestic abuse.
• To advance the education of the public and those who work in partnership with the public, private, voluntary, community and social enterprise, in issues relating to domestic abuse including its nature, impact and causes.

TDAS values:

• Openness: TDAS create an open culture, provide transparent reporting, good fundraising and governance.
• Person centred: TDAS provide coordinated, personalized and enabling services to everyone.
• Innovative: TDAS introduce new ideas, are creative and forward thinking.
• Collaborative: TDAS work in partnership with key stakeholders to enable individuals to achieve a defined and common purpose.
• Empowering: TDAS empower our service users to become stronger, more confident, being aware of their rights and privileges and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Purpose of the role: To deliver our specialist Children and Young Peoples project in the Community to a group of children who are at risk of or who have/are living with domestic abuse and suffering the traumatic effects of such. The CYP Support worker will provide 1 to 1 support and group support to children in the local community and deliver specialist domestic abuse workshops and programmes in school and community settings.

Employee Benefits: At TDAS, we believe that supporting our team goes beyond the workplace. We offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to promote wellbeing, security, and growth. These include generous annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, and access to wellbeing initiatives that support both physical and mental health. We also provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities, ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in their roles. Our flexible working arrangements reflect our commitment to achieving a positive work-life balance, while our culture of recognition ensures that every contribution is appreciated.

A generous package including 34 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays (FTE), extra holidays for long service, Life assurance benefit 365 days a year, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee pension scheme with 5% employer contribution (after 3 months of employment), Cycle2work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme, Professional and Personal Development, Monthly Employee Recognition.

Person Specification: Please download the recruitment pack below for more information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and other staff members to promote and support the development of TDAS.
• To adhere to TDAS Code of Conduct at all times.
• To attend staff meetings when required.
• To work in line with, and follow, the policies and procedures of Safe in Salford & TDAS.
• To ensure that all TDAS policies and procedures are implemented and promoted by staff.
• To actively promote diversity in the organisation.
• To act as an ambassador for and represent the TDAS at external functions.
• To represent TDAS on local and regional forums.
• To build positive relationships and partnerships with key local agencies.
• To embody TDAS’s values and act as a role model.
• To participate actively in the management team, contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.
• To undertake any other duties as may be deemed consistent with the requirements of the post.

Main:

• Access, organise and deliver the appropriate services to meet the needs of the children/young people and their families.
• Coordinate and run 1-2-1 sessions in schools or the community.
• Support with the delivery of TDAS’s prevention work in schools.
• Undertake initial assessments on children and young people and compile individual support and safety plans based on recognised frameworks within agreed timescales.
• Support where needed the Group Facilitator with R Space groups.
• Keep daily recordings which are factual, accurate and up to date.
• Ensure outcomes and evaluations are completed and data collected for all CYP receiving a service.
• Attend designated meetings with multi-agency professionals and schools as part of a multi-agency response to the needs of children.
• Liaise and work in conjunction with key agencies ensuring that multi-agency work is undertaken as part of the process involved in the assessment and delivery of services provided to children and young people.
• Access regular feedback from service users to ensure the continued improvement of services and support offered to children and young people by TDAS.
• Plan and manage own workload working on own initiative, often in times of crisis.
• Provide an environment for children/young people in which their physical, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing is promoted.
• Be aware of, implement and keep up to date with Child Protection/Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with TDAS and Trafford Borough’s Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, families, staff, statutory, voluntary and community organisations to promote the welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people living in the Community.
• Provide a welcoming, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which children/young people can be supported, enjoy themselves, develop to their full potential and meet the requirements of Every Child Matters and current legislation.
• Promote an inclusive environment that meets the differing needs of all children and young people.
• Work with TDAS team members to promote and support the development of TDAS.
• Work to the standards laid down within the bounds of the Policy and Procedures of TDAS, including Equal Opportunities, Equality & Diversity, GDPR, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Protection of vulnerable Adults (POVA), Health & Safety and core service user policies at all times.
• This is not an exhaustive list and all other policies and procedures within TDAS must be complied with.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Operations, CYP Services Manager, and the CYP Team Leader commensurate with the grade and job title of the post.

Equality, Diversity and Accessibility: TDAS is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities, and we ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to submit their application in the format that works best for them; written form, video, or audio recording. As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. There may be occasions where we are required to specify the gender of a role due to the nature of the work, predominantly within our safe accommodation services. Where this applies, it will be made clear within the recruitment pack and will be in line with the Equality Act 2010. For more information get in touch or download our recruitment pack.