Children Worker

Wigan
Permanent
Reference: Wigan_1742293346

Role: Children's Worker
Location: Wigan
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £24,500 per year depending on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week

About the Role:

Caritas Futures is supporting leading charity offering high-quality support services to women, men, and families affected by domestic abuse, homelessness, and young parenthood across Northwest England. The organization focuses on improving the safety and life opportunities of those who use its services and assisting them in their recovery.

In this role:

  • Work closely with families to enhance parenting skills and strengthen parent-child relationships.
  • The aim is to establish a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children and young people within the refuge services.
  • Plan and deliver individual and group play sessions for children of all ages to help them process their experiences of domestic abuse.
  • Offer engaging and creative activities for families that promote and strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Essential Requirements:

  • A current DBS on the update service (or willingness to undergo one).
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a Car.
  • A female candidate to work within a female-only service.
  • Previous experience as Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Children and young people or in a related role, or transferable skills from another field.
  • A passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them make positive changes.

At Caritas Futures, we prioritize the well-being of everyone we work with. As specialists in the charity sector, we understand the sensitive and challenging nature of the work our candidates do. When you join Caritas Futures, you will benefit from:

  • A dedicated recruitment specialist to guide you through the process.
  • Unparalleled placement support to ensure your success.
  • Access to an exceptional well-being package, including counselling services, the Headspace app, and weekly exercise classes.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most, Caritas Futures is the place for you.


For immediate consideration, please send your updated CV to us today.

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

£24,100.00 - £24,500.00
Per annum
GBP24100 - GBP24500 per annum

Wigan

Permanent

Added 18/03/2025
Reference: Wigan_1742293346

Children Worker

Wigan
Permanent

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