Children and Young People Support Worker

Job description

Children and Young People Support Worker
Help babies, children and young people affected by domestic abuse feel safe, recover from trauma and build brighter futures. Direct experience supporting children and young people is essential; therapeutic approaches and specialist training will be developed in the role.
This role is known internally as a Therapeutic Practitioner - Children & Young People
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Support Practitioner, Children and Young People Practitioner, Children's Support Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Child and Family Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, Child Support Worker
Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, 5% employer pension contribution and a Healthcare Cash Plan.
SALARY: £28,816 per annum + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
LOCATION: East Sussex, working across refuge services covering Seaford and Crowborough
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to help babies, children and young people recover from trauma, build resilience and develop healthy relationships.
The Children and Young People Support Worker will use creative, therapeutic and child-centred approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
Across refuge services in Seaford and Crowborough, the Children and Young People Support Worker will work with parents, schools, health professionals and partner agencies, contributing to safeguarding and support planning.
With reflective supervision, training and development, the Children and Young People Support Worker will join a values-led team focused on positive outcomes for children.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Children and Young People Support Worker include:
Child-Centred Engagement: Build trusting relationships with each child, using activiti...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Seaford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English