Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Children and Young People)* – Fareham & Gosport

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch .

Main purpose and scope of the job

The work will focus on preventing domestic abuse and breaking the cycle of abuse by providing support for children and young people in the refuge and in the community and supporting children and young people to keep safe.

• Providing support, advice and assistance to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse living in the community and in refuge.
• Working to empower and support children/young people to make positive choices.
• Providing holistic one to one support including exploring healthy relationships, expressing emotions, safety, wellbeing, education and family relationships
• Providing parenting support to women living in the refuge and Stop Domestic Abuse clients/parents of clients living in the community.
• Providing group work for adults, families, children and young people
• The post-holder work as part of the refuge team, with families who live in the refuge, families who have moved out of the refuge and children and young people who are referred via the Front Door Service.
• Working in partnership with voluntary and statutory sector organisations and the community; attend meetings and events including in the evenings and at weekends.

Available Posts:

Fareham & Gosport:
Reference Number: STOPDA887
Contract Type: Fixed Term Secondment Cover until 31 March 2027
Hours Per Week: 37 (Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am - 5pm)

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

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