Childrens Worker
Children's worker
As a Children's Worker at Broadacres Housing Association in our womens refuge, your role will involve creating a safe and nurturing environment for children in a Domestic Abuse Support setting. You will be responsible for organising engaging activities, providing support to families, and advocating for the needs of the children in the scheme. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, and to be a key figure in their journey towards stability and happiness. Join our team and be a part of something truly rewarding and impactful!
About You
You will be an excellent communicator, with strong listening skills and great attention to detail. Able to create a fun, safe and welcoming environment for children in a difficult situation, as well as building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Experience of supporting vulnerable children
Level 2 qualification in relevant field
Desirable
Experience of working in domestic abuse support setting
What We Offer
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave, alongside a pension scheme with life cover
• Flexible and supportive working within a collaborative and customer-focused team
• Access to our BroadRewards platform, offering schemes such as Cycle to Work and Smart Tech
• A strong focus on wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, counselling support and occupational health services
• Everyday financial and lifestyle support, including eye care and flu vouchers, savings and low-cost loan options, payroll giving to charities, and access to money advice services
Why Broadacres?
At Broadacres, we champion diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We welcome applications from all community sectors and encourage individuals underrepresented in our organisation to apply.
Our Organisation
Broadacres is a successful, innovative, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We own and manage more than 6,900 homes across various regions, providing top-tier services aimed at meeting our vision: 'to be the best rural housing association in the country'. We ensure our customers receive first-class service, making them proud to live in a Broadacres home.
Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We may be interviewing as applications come in, so apply early to avoid disappointment.