Children Support Worker

Reference: Tower Hamlets_1785152017

Children's Support Worker - Domestic Abuse Sector
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: Full-time


Role Overview

  • Support children and young people affected by domestic abuse
  • Provide emotional and practical support in safe, structured environments
  • Help children recover from trauma and build resilience
  • Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions
  • Promote emotional wellbeing, stability, and confidence
  • Work with families to support recovery and safeguarding

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk and needs assessments for children and young people
  • Develop and implement individual support plans
  • Deliver age-appropriate emotional support sessions and activities
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
  • Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records
  • Liaise with social workers, schools, health services, and other agencies
  • Support families in accessing housing, benefits, and community services
  • Advocate for children to ensure their voice is heard

Essential Requirements

  • Experience working with children/young people in a support, safeguarding, youth work, or domestic abuse setting
  • Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
  • Ability to manage caseloads and maintain accurate documentation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain on

What Caritas Futures Offers

  • Dedicated recruitment consultant support
  • Full onboarding and compliance assistance
  • Ongoing placement support throughout assignment
  • Access to wellbeing services (counselling, Headspace, wellbeing activities)
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives

Apply

  • Send your CV for immediate consideration
  • Join a specialist service supporting children affected by domestic abuse
  • Help create safe, stable, and supportive environments where children can recover and thrive

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£15.00 - £17.00
Per hour
GBP15 - GBP17 per hour

Greater London

Temporary

Added 27/07/2026
Reference: Tower Hamlets_1785152017

Children Support Worker

Greater London
Temporary

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