Young Males Keyworker (Domestic Abuse & Violence)

EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, mental health and alcohol and substance misuse issues.

Our success and services are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.

We are looking for dedicated, skilled Young Person Keyworker (Male) compassionate about making a difference to young male's lives to help them recover from the impact of domestic abuse, trauma.

EACH provides a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence in safe accommodation who also are affected by mental health and alcohol and substance misuse issues, with a diverse team.

Successful postholders will be responsible for providing one to one emotional support, structured keywork and group work where required as part of one or more of the following:

To support young males (11-17) around domestic violence experiencing or having experienced domestic violence and abuse, including to BAME communities

Your Key Duties:

- To access, engage, and provide structured key working and group work within the above service to achieve positive outcomes for the young male clients

- To contribute to the overall activities and success of EACH's services.

- To establish good working relationships within the local partnerships and promote the service to both professionals and local communities.

- To support colleagues including volunteer and trainee counsellors jointly with other projects and EACH staff

Experience of working with young people of BAME communities affected by domestic violence and abuse and other complexities

- Whilst it is desirable to hold a Youth Worker qualification (Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice) or equivalent, this post doesn't necessitate such a qualification.

- Ability to engage clients, conduct keywork and support ideally in a relevant community language, such as Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Somali, Polish (but not exhaustive to)

- Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by members from BAME communities

- Knowledge and understanding of mental health and/or domestic abuse

- Ability to work flexibly, including off-site in satellites/community settings, evenings/weekends, provide phone/digital based sessions where needed.

Salary: £27,300 - £28,938 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs)
Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract: This post is till March 2025 with possibility of extension subject to performance and continuous funding., Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.

- 25 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6.

- Annual leave is calculated on pro-rata basis for part time staff

- 4% - 6% employers pension contributions

- Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service

- Staff recognition award scheme.

- Opportunities for continuous professional development

- Ringfenced personal training budget.

- Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.

- E-wallet benefit scheme.

- Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)

Closing Date: 5th Nov. 2024

Interview Date: 21st Nov. 2024

All interviews will be held in person.

We are currently working in a blended way with office-based working and remotely, and expect successful candidates to be able to work from home safely.

EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.