Children and Young People’s (CYP) Lead Accommodation Worker
- Full-time position of 37 hours per week
- Fixed term contract to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to funding
- Annual salary of £29,143.68
Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear of domestic abuse. We work directly with women, men and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
Main purpose of the post:
As the Lead Children and Young People’s (CYP) Accommodation Worker, you will deliver one-to-one support sessions including work/play activities to children and young people residing in the refuge aged 0-16, who have been affected by domestic abuse, and small group sessions to these children and young people to support socialisation skills and integration into a new living environment. You will develop and deliver programmes of age-appropriate flexible support to children and young people, which support their needs and enhance their experiences through play and meaningful engagement.
You will also support families to transition to a new living environment and promote effective parenting skills and promote and build working links and relationships with other children and family focused agencies in the locality and wider community, particularly health visitors, maternity team and safeguarding services.
Alongside frontline casework, the postholder will hold defined leadership responsibility for SWA’s Children and Young People (CYP) provision both within the refuge and Prevention work
delivered in the community. The role will ensure that children’s support is safe, structured, outcome-focused and compliant with safeguarding standards.
Why work with us?
Our benefits include 24 days per annum plus all public bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), your birthday off every year, regular clinical supervision with an external provider and 3% employer contributory pension. After successfully completing your probationary period, you’ll also have access to our Life Assurance scheme and receive a monthly contribution towards your Health and Wellbeing.
Applications only we do not accept CV’s - please read the guidance in your application pack.
The job description, person specification and application forms are available to download at stockportwithoutabuse/get-involved.
Once complete, please send your application and other requested forms to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 12noon Monday 20th July 2026
Interviews will be held in person on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th August 2026
Pay: £29,143.68 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockport, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a sound knowledge of the impact of abuse and trauma on victims particularly children and young people.
- Do you have a sound understanding and working knowledge of safeguarding children and associated legal responsibilities.
- Do you have experience of developing and delivering engaging programmes of work for children and young people.
- Do you have experience of assessing, working with and managing risk appropriately.
- Do you have the ability to organise multiple tasks and prioritise tasks in response to unexpected work situations and needs.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
