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Children and Young People's Mentor

2 months ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service Full time

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

  • 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • A bonus day of leave for your birthday
  • 3% matched pension contribution
  • Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) as well as discounts in shops and attractions
  • Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

 

JOB PURPOSE

The Children and Young People’s Mentor will work within the CYP team to deliver services relating to children and young people affected by Domestic violence and Abuse.

They will hold a caseload for direct 1-1 work with young people/ girls and deliver a programme of groups in schools to adolescent girls. Responsibilities will include recording of data, reporting and completing evaluations.

They will be expected to promote the work of the Rising Sun and take a share of responsibility in delivering or assisting with promotional work within the organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service delivery

  • Work 1-1 with young people (aged 11 to 15 years) affected by Domestic violence and Abuse
  • Build positive working relationships with local schools to deliver this programme
  • Hold own caseload and respond in a way that understands the needs of the young people the Rising Sun supports
  • Work in a mentoring capacity with children and adolescents with a specific focus on domestic abuse and its impact
  • Recognise the impact of domestic abuse on young people and families; showing empathy and understanding in working with these families and developing the capacity to adopt a trauma informed approach to the work
  • Support and facilitate groups in schools and in the community focusing on healthy relationships, spotting red flags etc
  • Work flexibly with young people and meet with them in a variety of settings such as schools, colleges and community centres, depending on their needs
  • Work creatively and flexibly to help support a vulnerable and at times challenging client group.
  • Build relationships with partner agencies such as social care, early help, schools, police and health services
  • Attend meetings on behalf of the Rising Sun where necessary, promote multi-agency working and build positive working relationships with external agencies at all times
  • Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members
  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends as required
  • The ability to manage time well and prioritise tasks depending on day-to-day events

General

  • At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners
  • A good knowledge and understanding of using IT programmes such as Word and Excel
  • Complete administrative tasks as required and ensure that paperwork and evaluations are kept up to date
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role
  • At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
  • Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy
  • Be proactive and solution focussed while paying attention to detail
  • Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required
  • Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun
  • Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge and Qualifications

  • A relevant qualification in working with children and young people (Desirable)
  • A thorough understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on domestic abuse (coercive control, sexual violence, so-called ‘honour- based violence’, forced marriage and FGM)
  • Experience of working with young girls and adolescent females with focus around understanding emotions, shame and gender identity (Desirable)
  • Excellent understanding of the impact of domestic violence on children and young people, families and communities
  • Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation
  • Good understanding of the operation of the agencies working together to support survivors such as social services, police, MARAC etc (Desirable)

Experience

  • Relevant experience of working 1 to 1 with young people
  • Experience of facilitating groups with young people (Desirable)
  • Experience of advocating for the rights of survivors to access safety and freedom alongside partner agencies to facilitate this
  • Experience of assessing needs, safety and support planning, considering accessibility needs
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other stakeholders to develop and deliver services (Desirable)

Skills

  • Excellent listening and communication skills with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds
  • The ability to work well within a team and responsibly on own initiative and of maintaining confidentiality
  • A flexible, proactive approach and a good ability to prioritise work
  • Good project and time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
  • Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and spreadsheets

General

  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies
  • Clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of supervision
  • A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures
  • A good understanding of cultural issues, anti-discriminatory practice and equal Opportunities
  • A firm commitment to women, children’s and young people’s rights and to work within Rising Sun framework and its core values
  • Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work to agreed guidelines and codes of conduct