Bawso is the lead organisation in Wales providing practical and emotional support to black minority ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage.

We are seeking to appoint for the following position:

Children and Young People Support Worker
Location: Swansea
Hours: 18.5 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Starting Salary: £ 26,300 per annum pro rata 

​Fixed term contract up 31st March 2026 subject to funding

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​ Role:

To ensure that Bawso provides a happy, safe and enjoyable experience for developing children and young people, ensuring a high quality of childcare at all times to meet the educational, social and cultural needs of individual children. 

The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate play opportunities.

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This role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1)

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Qualifications and knowledge:

• NVQ 3 Certificate in Child care is essential.
• Support work experience is desirable for this role

Pre-Employment Checks:

Due to the urgency to fill this post, shortlisted candidates must provide evidence of the required qualification (or equivalent) prior to interview. As part of our pre-employment process, we will carry out reference checks. All applicants must also hold an Enhanced child and Adult DBS and be registered with the DBS Update Service; evidence of this will be required before interview.

Your Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after 5 years of service) PLUS public and bank holidays.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance (death-in-service benefit).
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance options may include flexi-time, job-share, homeworking, part-time.

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​IF YOU BELIEVE IN OUR VISION OF A FUTURE WHEN ALL PEOPLE IN WALES ARE FREE FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

How to apply

​For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:

Recruitment Team

Tel: 029 20644 633 Email: ​recruitment@bawso.org.uk​​

To apply, please click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to download, complete and return an application form.  You should aim to demonstrate evidence of the skills and qualities specified in the job description and person specification  and your interest in working with Bawso.

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 Job Description - Children and Young People Support Worker Swansea.pdf​