Fortalice are aiming to recruit Children and Young People's (CYP) Project Workers to join our dynamic, hard-working team. Are you empathic, resilient, passionate and dedicated? Do you have experience of working with children and young people? If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within the domestic abuse sector, we can offer full training.
Purpose of the role:
The CYP Project Worker will support children and young people in the Bolton borough to work through trauma as a result of exposure to Domestic Abuse (DA). Attendance and participation at multi-agency meetings is a key part of the role and through working collaboratively with external organisations, the CYP Project Worker will assess, support and educate children and young people both individually and as part of group work sessions.
Much of the work will be community based with an office base within our Children, Young People and Education Hub in Bolton. A lot of the service is 'needs led' with appointments and services being offered to meet the demands of the individual child / young person.
We consider the services we offer to children and young people a prime element of our work and there is significant responsibility in relation to support and practical assistance to help the children and young people recover from the domestic abuse they have experienced or are currently living with. Identifying and assisting with safeguarding issues is a key part of this role.
Key skills:
- An ability to build and develop supportive relationships with children and young people, maintaining professional boundaries
- Knowledge of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, Early Help, adults at risk and a commitment to follow procedure
Key information
- Employer: Fortalice
- Locations: Bolton
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Salary: £13.85 per hourSalary £25,207 (FTE)
- Working Hours: Full-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 14 - 35
Children and Young People’s Project Worker in Bolton employer: your Jared
At Your Jared, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and communication. Our Maintenance Department provides ample opportunities for professional growth, with competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact across our London properties.
