Job Description

Children and Young Peoples

Facilitator

- Office Based

PROJECT Y x 1 role

Threshold DAS Ltd is a Charity dedicated to the elimination of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Project Y is a bespoke programme with the aim of raising awareness in children and young people about the importance of healthy relationships.

An enhanced DBS check is required for both posts. The posts are open to both male and female applicants. A Healthcare plan is included and subject to successful completion of the probationary period. These posts are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund until June 2026. Continuation is subject to funding.

Helix x 1 role

An enhanced DBS check is required . The post is open to both male and female applicants.

A Healthcare plan is included and subject to successful completion of the probationary period.

This post is funded by The Home Office until March 2026. Continuation is subject to funding.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract

Salary:

24,206 per annum

Description

Roles and Responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive, high-quality, accessible, frontline service to CYP exposed to domestic violence/abuse.

To be responsible for all aspects of domestic abuse support work, relating to CYP referred to Threshold DAS and using a holistic family approach.

To work within the Children and Young Peoples department, service requirements enabling families to achieve measurable outcomes through support provided to CYP.

To work within a multi- agency framework to improve responses to domestic violence and abuse.

To work within schools and other community projects delivering Healthy relationships programme and building confidence and self esteem.

To hold a case load of 10-12 children and young people at anyone time

Key Accountability

To use creative ways of ensuring that CYP are supported in such a way that their potential social development is maximised and that they are enabled to achieve outcomes which are appropriate to their needs and wishes.

Identify and assess the risks of exposure to domestic abuse ensuring a risk management plan is in place for all identified risks.

Focus on and prioritise your case load and provide a pro-active, short to medium term CYP support service through individual safety and support planning.

To proactively support the empowerment of the young person and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation and help them regain control of their lives.

To support service-users in identifying and addressing key issues relating to their children and promote positive parenting and the welfare of children/young people.

Ensure that the needs of children are advocated for and that they receive relevant support interventions.

To signpost, liaise with and facilitate access to other services.

To feedback young people's views to support the development and improvement of Threshold DAS services.

Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting.

Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.

Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work

Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy to provide the best possible service for victims of domestic abuse. i.e. challenge, unhelpful or damaging attitudes to understanding of Domestic Violence & Abuse.

Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the service operates and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all.

Be proactive with your line manager in carrying out periodic case reviews.

Ensure that any safeguarding matters are dealt with in accordance with Threshold DAS safeguarding policies and procedures.

In co-operation with other workers, working constructively with children and young people of all ages both individually and in groups, providing an acceptable level of practical, emotional, and administrative support to meet their needs.

Take part in the on call system after 3 months as second back up only.

MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR.

AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE AS A MINIMUM OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON A ONE TO ONE BASIS.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 13.30 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

domestic abuse : 1 year (preferred) working with children and young people : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

driving licence an access to a car (required)
Work Location: In person