Children and Young People’s (CYP) Worker – Refuge
Full-time position of 37 hours per week
Fixed term 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding
Annual salary of £27,269.75, rising by 4% upon successful probationary period
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 Children and Young People’s (CYP) Refuge 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 supports their needs and enhances 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 child and family focused agencies in the locality and wider community, particularly health visitors, maternity team and safeguarding services.
Due to the nature of our work, this post is restricted to women applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Please send your completed application, along with a completed equality and diversity form to:
recruitment@stockportwithoutabuse.org.uk
Applications only – we do not accept CV’s.
Closing date for applications is 8am Monday 12th October 2026
Provisional date for in-person interviews is Tuesday 20th October 2026