We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join New Era working in Staffordshire. The position is 37.5 hours a week on a Permanent Contract with the Safe Accommodation Team.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About The Role

This role is based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). The caseworker will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6-month probationary period.

As a CYP DA Practitioner You Will Be

• Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
• Delivering services mostly through education establishments
• Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach

You Will Need

• Good communication skills
• An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
• Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support, and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision, Ambitions, and Values to make a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high-quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty such as dyslexia, or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit our website's Jobs page and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you have already started an application, we will contact you regarding any changes to the closing date.