Job Description

Title:

Children and Young People's Trauma Informed Support Worker

Area:

CYP Service Salford and Trafford

Reporting to:

Salford CYP Team Leader
All paid members of staff are accountable to the CEO, and ultimately the
Trustees of TDAS

Place of work:

Based across Salford and Trafford

Hours of Work

37 hours per week

Salary/scale:

Starting 28,359

This post is subject to DBS disclosure scheme

Background

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a Quality accredited, registered charity offering support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse since 1990. We support families who live/work in the Trafford area and also provide IDVA and Children and
Young People (CYP) support services in Salford. We provide both intervention and prevention services and work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to support families across
Greater Manchester.

TDAS Values

I

nnovative: introduce new ideas, are creative and foreword thinking.

C

ollaborative: work in partnership with key stakeholders to enable people to achieve a defined & common purpose

O

penness: create an open culture, provide transparent reporting, good fundraising and governance.

P

erson centred: provide coordinated, personalized and enabling services to everyone

E

mpowering: empower our service users to become stronger, more confident, being aware of their rights and privileges and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Purpose of the role

To deliver our specialist Children and Young Peoples project in the Community to a group of children who are at risk of or who have/are living with domestic abuse and suffering the traumatic effects of such. The CYP Support worker will also provide 1 to 1 support to children in the local community and deliver specialist domestic abuse workshops and programmes in school and community settings.

Main Duties

Access, organise and deliver the appropriate services to meet the needs of the children/ young people and their families. Coordinate and run 1-2-1 sessions in schools or the community. Organise and facilitate TDAS R'Space programmes for CYP who have or are living in a domestic abuse household in both group Deliver TDAS SOSN programmes and workshops. Support with the delivery of TDAS's prevention work in schools. To deliver training to teachers and professionals around the impact of domestic abuse on YP, how to deal with disclosures and how to offer trauma informed support. Undertake initial assessments on children and young people and compile individual support and safety plans based on recognised frameworks within agreed timescales. Support where needed the Group Facilitator with R Space groups To Keep daily recordings which are factual, accurate and up to date To ensure outcomes and evaluations are completed and data collected for all CYP receiving a service Attend designated meetings with multi agency professionals and schools as part of a multi agency response to the needs of children. Liaise and work in conjunction with key agencies ensuring that multi-agency work is undertaken as part of the process involved in the assessment and delivery of services provided to children and young people. Access regular feedback from service users to ensure the continued improvement of services and support offered to children and young people by TDAS. To plan and manage own workload working on own initiative, often in times of crisis Provide an environment for children/young people in which their physical, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing is promoted. To be aware of, implement and keep up to date with Child Protection/Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with TDAS and Trafford Borough's Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and procedures. Work in partnership with children, young people, families, staff, statutory, voluntary and community organisations to promote the welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people living in the Refuge and the Community. Provide a welcoming, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which children/young people can be supported, enjoy themselves, develop to their full potential and meet the requirements of Every Child Matters and current legislation. Promote an inclusive environment that meets the differing needs of all children and young people. Work with TDAS team members to promote and support the development of TDAS. Work to the standards laid down within the bounds of the Policy and Procedures of TDAS, including Equal Opportunities, Equality & Diversity, GDPR, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Protection of vulnerable Adults (POVA)Health & Safety and core service user policies at all times. This is not and exhaustive list and all other policies and procedures within TDAS must be complied with. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Operations, CYP Services Manager, and the CYP Team Leader commensurate with the grade and job title of the post.

General

Work with the Chief Executive Officer and other staff members to promote and support the development of TDAS. To adhere to TDAS Code of Conduct at all times. To attend staff meetings when required To work in line with, and follow, the policies and procedures of TDAS. To ensure that all TDAS policies and procedures are implemented and promoted by staff. To actively promote diversity in the organisation. To act as an ambassador for and represent the TDAS at external functions. To represent TDAS on local and regional forums. To build positive relationships and partnerships with key local agencies To embody TDAS's values and act as a role model. To participate actively in the management team, contributing to the strategic development of the organisation. To undertake any other duties as may be deemed consistent with the requirements of the post.

Person Specification

How Assessed

Essential Experience

A = Application

I = Interview

1. Substantial experience of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma. A & I

2. Experience of working with groups of children and young people. A & I

3. Experience of managing caseloads. A & I

4. Experience of working with CYP in a crisis situation, demonstrating strong crisis management, skills and ability to cope under pressure

5. Experience of safeguarding and the escalation processes A & I

How Assessed

Essential Understanding

A = Application

I = Interview

6. The issues facing adults and children experiencing DA and sexual violence. A & I

7. Knowledge of child and young person development. A

8. The roles and responsibilities of statutory organisations in relation to Domestic abuse and children. A

9. Child protection and safeguarding adults in relation to DA, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issue. A & I

You are required to be able to demonstrate that you have:

How Assessed

Qualifications/ Professional Membership

A = Application

I = Interview

NNEB/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in Child care and education, Social Care, Teaching or similar (Essential) First Aid Qualification (Desirable)

Additional Requirements

The post holder will be required to liaise with TDAS Chief Executive Officer, Director of
Operations, other TDAS Staff, TDAS Board of Trustees, Statutory, Voluntary and Community
Organisations and other professionals.

There will be a requirement for attendance at some Board Meetings, Professional Meetings and training sessions as and when directed by the Chief Executive Officer, Director of
Operations and the Board of Trustees.

Registered Charity No: 1120983 Company Limited by Guarantee Registered No: 2915937

Applicants with minimum qualifications and experience will only be considered. Due to the requirements of the role, we are requesting that female only applicants apply. Please do not send CVs, as they will not be processed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,359.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Children and Young People's Trauma Informed Worker