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*As this role is based in a women’s refuge, the post is open to female applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Are you looking for a dynamic and fulfilling role where you can make a difference and enrich the lives of children who have experienced domestic abuse?  If so, we are looking for a fun and enthusiastic individual to join our amazing team working within our refuge.

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The work is child led where we offer activities such as play, art & crafts, games or anything else that a child may be interested in to facilitate exploration of feelings, emotions, worries and the child’s own experience of domestic abuse.  We are looking for:

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• Experience and understanding of working with children affected by trauma

• Knowledge and understanding of child development, safeguarding issues, child protection, the Children’s Act 1989 and 2004, issues surrounding child contact, residence and other relevant legislation

• Passion for providing a safe space for vulnerable children

• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, children, parents and other professionals, working in partnership where required.

• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs

• A full UK driving licence, a reliable car that can be used for work purposes and to live no further than a 45 minute drive from our offices in Woking.

 

Your role will involve planning and delivering a range of high-quality work with children that meets their needs, working closely with colleagues, the non-abusive parent, schools and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of those we support.  Developing a dialogue with children and their parents in order to assess their needs, along with advocating and signposting, are key to the role as is creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment.  You will also support non-abusive parents to rebuild their confidence with parenting skills. 

 

At Your Sanctuary we offer 25 days annual leave per annum plus Public Holidays, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme along with high-quality training and development opportunities.  Applicants must be able to undertake occasional emergency on call duties as part of a rota for which an additional shift payment will be made.

 

Your Sanctuary is fully committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and our recruitment practices will reflect this.  Successful applicants will be required to undergo a full referencing and DBS process before any offer of employment is confirmed.  More information can be provided upon request.

 

People with lived experience of domestic abuse and/or other trauma can be attracted to this type of work through a desire to ‘give back’ and help others.  It is vital that candidates are sufficiently recovered from their own experience to be able to safely provide empathetic, resilient, robust and trauma-informed support for survivors.  Please carefully consider your suitability when making an application.

 

Your Sanctuary is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all individuals associated with our organisation.  A full job description and person specification is below along with a covering letter detailing how to apply.   

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​​NO AGENCIES PLEASE.