Children and Young Person’s Worker

JOB TITLE:

SALARY:

PENNINE DOMESTIC ABUSE PARTNERSHIP

Role Profile

Children and Young Person’s Worker

£28-30k

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Accommodation service manager

PENSION:

6% Employer contribution

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Cash plan health scheme, wellbeing assistance programme

HOURS:

LEAVE:

37.5 hours per week

30 days (inclusive of birthday) and 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project.  Evening and weekend work as required.  Annual leave
and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation and with the prior agreement
of the Accommodation Manager.

The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (PDAP) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and
safer recruitment processes.

N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.

 OVERALL OBJECTIVES
•  Develop, deliver and implement a service for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse living in

refuge accommodation.

•  To work in partnership with mothers/carers to identify children and young people’s support needs and to ensure

those needs are met.

•  To work with respect and response to the cultural needs of children and families of ethnic minority backgrounds.
•  Provide direct support to a caseload of children and young people experiencing or affected by domestic abuse,

working with them to assess risk and support them with safety planning and recovery from abuse.

•  Work closely with other PDAP C&YP workers to develop resources/ activities and therapeutic interventions for

children and young people who have experienced DA.

•  Develop and implement clear pathways for this service with mothers/carers and our partners, schools and social
care services and with our existing service users ensuring accessible routes to support for those that need it.

•  Work with children and young people to support them to shape the service to best meet their needs.
•  Provide one to one and group work practical and emotional support to children and young people who have/are

experiencing domestic abuse ensuring all support is delivered safely.

•  To advocate for children and young people with any other agencies who may be involved in their care such as

schools, CSC, health etc.

•  To complete verbal feedback and written reports to social care when required

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•  To implement and maintain standards of excellence throughout service delivery ensuring all client records are

recorded in line with PDAP policies and procedures.

•  To complete accurate daily and weekly online diary for internal calendar and employee accountability.
•  To follow lone working safety policies and procedures
•  To comply with confidentiality and Data Protection policies and procedures
•  To educate and inform the public and other professionals by raising awareness of domestic abuse and ensuring

client safety is central in multi-agency partnerships.

•  To ensure the safeguarding of children and young people affected by domestic abuse accessing the service,

liaising with and making referrals to CSC where appropriate.

•  To participate in PDAP out of hours on call rota

PARTICULAR TASKS OF THE POSTHOLDER
Project Management and Service Delivery

•  Always ensure quality standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines are fully adhered too, practiced and

delivered throughout this service.

•  Ensure that all service users are treated in a consistent, fair and empowering manner and to promote user

participation in the development of the service.

•  Ensure that the C&YP service is monitored and evaluated regularly with service users, partners, volunteers and

PDAP staff. To identify areas of improvement and gaps in service delivery, develop and implement improvement
plans.

•  Develop the service, identify gaps in accessibility and put measures in place to ensure the programme is
accessible to all, regardless of ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and all other protected characteristics.

•  To liaise with other PDAP teams, and relevant external agencies to contribute fully to a multi-agency, joint

approach way of working.

•  To be fully conversant with all PDAP policies and procedures
•  To ensure Health and Safety legislation is adhered to.

Organisational Development
•  To participate in and support organisational policy development and implementation.
•  To ensure that the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to take full

account of these in the development of new services.

Internal and External Liaison and communication
•  To promote PDAP ethos and values across the organisation
•  To liaise with other agencies on behalf of the organisation, volunteers and service users and represent the wider

complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse.

•  To represent PDAP operationally where required, attending advisory groups and participating in local forum
meetings with a view to influencing how stakeholders deal with domestic abuse and to publicise the C&YP
service.

•  To develop and maintain good positive working relationships and referral pathways with relevant agencies and

professionals

•  To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals

Other
•  To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the CEO and Board of Trustees
•  To keep up to date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent to domestic
abuse and PDAP, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work PDAP carry out, also
disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues

•  To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team
•  To take part in PDAP 24hr out of hours on-call rota

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It  is essential  to  the  development  of  PDAP  service  delivery that  the  post  holder  can  respond  flexibly  to
changes in the requirements of this post.  This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

Essential

Desirable

Experience of supporting children who have been impacted by

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domestic abuse

Experience working with children and young adults

Experience with providing service data reports

Liaising with child centred agencies

Experience of working with children with complex needs

IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic

Microsoft experience

Qualification relevant to working with children and young

people, such as level 3 and above

Ability to recognize signs of deteriorating mental health and

initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis

Experience of carrying out risk assessments

Experience of working within health and safety principles,

policies and procedures

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Have excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing.

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Can speak one or more of the community languages in Kirklees,

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Urdu and/or Punjabi

Experience working in partnership with other agencies such as

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social care, police, family support and schools

Personal Qualities

Be compassionate and empathetic

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Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients,

agencies, and individuals

Work flexibly as part of a team

Positive energy and commitment to the post

Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of PDAP

Knowledge

Excellent understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG

Understanding of trauma and how it impacts children and

young people

Understanding of the social needs and support required for

children with multiple and complex needs

Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures

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Knowledge and understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion   x

Understand the barriers for victims of domestic abuse in

accessing support and how to address these.

Knowledge of development milestones

Other requirements

Subject to enhanced DBS check

Ability to work outside the normal office hours (as and when

required), including occasional evening work

Full driving license and access to a car

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