Full job descriptionChildren and Young People Support Worker
An excellent opportunity for a compassionate Children and Young People Support Worker with experience supporting children affected by trauma, abuse or adverse childhood experiences.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Support Worker - Children and Young People, Young Persons Support Worker, Children’s Therapeutic Practitioner, Youth Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, Children and Young People Support Worker
This role is known internally as a Therapeutic Practitioner for Children & Young People
2 Positions Available


SALARY: £28,816 per annum + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
LOCATION: Two vacancies – one based in Bexhill and one covering Seaford, Crowborough and Eastbourne – travel is required across services throughout East Sussex
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday - Occasional evening or weekend work may be required


JOB OVERVIEW
A values-led organisation providing safe accommodation and specialist support for survivors of domestic abuse across East Sussex is looking for a compassionate, creative and reflective Children and Young People Support Worker to join its growing children’s team.
Working across refuge services, you will build meaningful relationships with children and young people aged 0–18, providing therapeutic, practical and emotional support tailored to their individual needs. Using a trauma-informed and social pedagogical approach, you will create opportunities for children to play, express themselves, build confidence, develop resilience and build healthy relationships.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you may be delivering a creative therapeutic activity with a young child, the next supporting a teenager with life skills, advocating with a school, or helping a family navigate a difficult transition.
You will work flexibly across refuge accommodation throughout East Sussex. You will be part of a compassionate, reflective and supportive team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.


DUTIES
Your duties as the Children and Young People Support Worker will include:
*Building Trusted Relationships: Develop safe, meaningful and supportive relationships with children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
*Delivering Therapeutic Activities: Plan and deliver engaging one-to-one and group sessions using creative approaches such as play, art, sensory activities, music, journaling and therapeutic games
*Supporting Recovery and Wellbeing: Help children and young people develop emotional wellbeing, resilience, confidence, recovery and healthy development
*Promoting Healthy Relationships: Support children and young people to understand healthy relationships, consent, emotional regulation, boundaries and online safety
*Developing Life Skills: Support young people preparing for adulthood through life skills, education, confidence-building and career guidance
*Working with Families: Work alongside parents and carers to strengthen family relationships and promote children’s wellbeing
*Safeguarding and Record Keeping: Complete assessments, maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding plans in line with child protection procedures
*Partnership Working: Work closely with schools, social care, CAMHS, health professionals and other partner agencies to support positive outcomes
*Creating Safe Environments: Help create safe, nurturing and child-centred refuge environments where children feel heard, valued and supported
*Reflective Practice: Engage in regular supervision, protected reflection time and professional development to continually improve practice


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
*Experience working directly with children and young people
*Experience supporting children affected by trauma, abuse or adverse childhood experiences
*A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection
*Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed practice
*Ability to build trusting relationships with children, young people and families
*Confidence delivering one-to-one and group activities
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*A reflective, compassionate and non-judgemental approach
*Ability to work flexibly across refuge accommodation throughout East Sussex
Desirable
*Experience supporting children with SEND
*Experience working within domestic abuse services
*Child IDVA or related qualification
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle


BENEFITS
*27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
*Birthday Day off and option to buy additional annual leave
*2 paid Volunteer Days each year
*5% employer pension contribution (matched 5% employee contribution)
*Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Assurance (3 x salary)
*Annual salary review
*Refer a Friend scheme
*Access to Benefit Hub with retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Closing date: 24th July 2026
Interviews: will take place face to face in Seaford


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JOB REF: AWDO-P14898
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