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Job description

The Children’s and Young People’s Support Worker will be responsible for the development and implementation of services to children and young people who have experienced domestic violence and through prevention work to children in the wider community. This is a 12 month fixed term post commencing 1st July or as soon as possible. The post will be a 37.5 hours per week position within the Children & Young People’s Support team in Fermanagh & Omagh Women’s Aid, and will be based at our Enniskillen office. The position will generally require daytime work, Monday to Friday, with some evening/weekend work. This position reports to the CYPS Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• To respond to referrals for Service Users using the organisational assessment framework.
• To negotiate and agree support plans with individual Service Users, to assist in accessing help and support to ensure their own safety and maintain their independence.
• To provide data and reports when required.
• To work with the team leader to ensure appropriate resources are available to support the team.
• To participate in and help organise fund raising activities and events.
• To attend supervision.
• To develop effective working relationships with external agencies eg. ( Social Services, PSNI, NIHE).
• To act as an advocate on behalf of Service Users.
• Responsibility for achievement of targets as required by funders.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Operate in accordance with the values and ethos of Fermanagh & Omagh Women’s Aid and within the requirements of funders and regulators.
• Undertake any additional duties which may be specified by the CEO or Team Leader.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A clean driving licence and access to a car (or transport that allows candidates to fulfil the duties of the post).
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Care or NVQ Level 3 or other relevant subject OR similar skills evidenced through sufficient experience.
• Other equivalencies will be considered. Additional training re: family violence, domestic violence, elder abuse and gerontology an asset.
• Previous experience of working with community groups, voluntary or statutory.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people of differing needs and abilities.
• Experience of information giving.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Children and Young People’s Development.
• Knowledge of Domestic Violence, causes, effects and long-term impact.
• Knowledge of designated agencies, statutory bodies, community service providers & response networks in the field of working with women who have experienced Domestic Violence.
• Knowledge of the aims and principles of Women’s Aid and an ability to work within a self-help framework which is the underpinning principle of the organisation.
• Knowledge of basic welfare rights and housing issues.
• Knowledge of the aims and principles of Women’s Aid and an ability to work within a self-help framework which is the underpinning principle of the organisation.
• Demonstrated skill in engaging and working effectively with clients.
• Demonstrated skill in engaging and working effectively with victims of power based crimes.
• Demonstrated skills in teamwork.
• Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively within the community.
• Proficiency in assessment and individual support planning.
• Experience of advocacy work.
• To be aware of the financial constraints of the organisation and to work within agreed project budgets.
• To develop and accurately maintain the recording and monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of Social Media and Technology platforms, in relation to service user safety and risk management.
• Strong time management, self-management, self-motivation and planning skills.
• Confidence in the delivery of public presentations.
• High standard of computer skills ie Microsoft Word, Powerpoint etc.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team.
• Ability to contribute to effective relationships within the team through collaborative working and discussion.
• Ability to respect the roles and responsibility of all members of the team.
• Ability to participate in team meetings respecting other’s opinions and differences.
• Ability to be self-reflective.
• Ability to consider and construct practices which acknowledge and incorporate the experiences of persons who are marginalized on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, language, culture, age, disability, sexual orientation/identity.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to adapt practice approaches to incorporate new ideas and suggestions.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to pass an enhanced security check.
• Ability to prepare for and attend supervision sessions.
• To have an approachable and non-judgemental manner.
• To respect the rights and responsibilities of others.
• To have a sound value base of practice.
• To maintain and promote the ethos that underpins the policies and practice of Women’s Aid.

Further Information

Other Requirements: Flexible and responsive to project needs, including evening and weekend work. Duties and responsibilities may be amended as a result of ongoing evaluation. Due to the nature of the post which involves working in a confidential environment, the candidate will be Access NI vetted. Employment is subject to Pre-Employment Screening. Please note we reserve the right to enhance the short-listing criteria where and when this is deemed necessary and we will retain a reserve list for the same or similar posts for 12 months. Closing Date: 08/05/26 Interview Date: 14/05/26 Start Date: 1st July or as soon as possible