Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Location: Caerphilly

Full-time, 35 hours per week (some evenings & weekends required)

Salary: -24,222 per annum

On-call rota participation required

Fixed Term until March 2026

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We believe every child and young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and free from harm. We are looking for a Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Specialist Worker to join our team in Caerphilly - someone who shares our passion for helping families rebuild resilience and create positive futures.

This is a unique opportunity to combine one-to-one support, group work, and family engagement to ensure children and young people (CYP) affected by domestic abuse feel listened to, supported, and empowered.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Providing specialist 1:1 support for children, young people, and their parents/carers.
• Delivering group sessions such as Kidz Club and the Recovery Toolkit.
• Helping CYP explore and understand the impact of domestic abuse, while building their self-esteem, resilience, and wellbeing.
• Supporting parents to strengthen family relationships and sustain positive change.
• Working closely with schools, health services, and social services to create holistic support plans.
• Being part of the tier 1 on-call rota, offering advice and support to colleagues and families out of hours when needed.

About You

We''re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma or domestic abuse.
• Skilled at building trust, engaging families, and using creative approaches to connect with CYP across different ages.
• Confident in working in partnership with parents/carers and professionals to build safe, supportive environments.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk assessments, and the impact of abuse on children and families.
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to making a lasting difference.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values-driven team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The chance to play a vital role in helping children and families live free from abuse.
• Flexibility to ensure you can balance work and life while meeting the needs of families.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience (domestic abuse support, youth work, family work, or similar).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexibly and participate in the on-call rota.

(Welsh language skills and specialist CYP/IDVA qualifications are desirable but not essential.)

Ready to Apply?

If you''re passionate about making a difference to children and young people affected by domestic abuse - we''d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create a future where every child feels safe, supported, and free to thrive.