Child and Adolescent Advocate Coordinator

Job Summary:
FearFree seeks a skilled Child and Adolescent Advocate Coordinator to join our team. This role involves working with children and young people who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse, providing emotional and practical support to help them navigate challenging situations. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to developing and delivering programs to promote healthy relationships and empower young people to make informed decisions.

About the Role:
This is a fixed-term position within the Wiltshire Project, designed to provide individual and family assistance to victims of domestic abuse. As a Child and Adolescent Advocate Coordinator, you will work closely with multi-agency partners and the FearFree team to deliver high-quality support to children and young people. This includes managing a caseload, conducting risk assessments, and implementing safety management plans. You will also contribute to developing group work interventions and running groups for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist support to child victims of domestic abuse, empowering them to make informed decisions* Manage a caseload of low to high-risk children and young people, predominantly through face-to-face appointments* Conduct initial assessments of children's needs, identifying and planning support to address issues and prevent problems from escalating* Assess, manage, and review risks to service users, colleagues, and self, according to agreed procedures* Work with the Children's and Families Team Manager to develop and deliver group work interventions for young people* Run groups for children and young people following a planned program

Salary and Benefits:
A salary of $£42,000 - £47,000 per annum reflects the importance of this role in providing vital support to those affected by domestic abuse. FearFree offers a competitive benefits package, including a hybrid work arrangement that allows for flexibility and work-life balance.

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