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Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker (Children & Young People) Location: New Forest Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 per annum Hours: 22 hours per week Enhanced DBS: Required We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Refuge Project Worker to support children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse and are living in refuge accommodation. This is a trauma-informed role focused on safety, recovery, empowerment and long-term outcomes for children and families. Key responsibilities include: * Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people in refuge * Delivering safety planning, advocacy and emotional support * Supporting children to process trauma and build resilience * Facilitating group work, peer support and holiday activities * Working in partnership with mothers to strengthen family relationships * Supporting access to education, including school liaison and transfers * Developing and reviewing individual support and risk management plans * Advocating for families with statutory and voluntary agencies * Maintaining accurate case records and reports in line with data protection * Contributing to the safe day-to-day running of refuge accommodation * Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota, including emergency response What we’re looking for: * Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people * Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection * Ability to work within a multi-agency and legislative framework * Confidence in advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning * Ability to manage a caseload and work independently * Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills * Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance * Commitment to equality, diversity and trauma-informed practice What we offer: * Competitive salary with progression * Meaningful, frontline work supporting families to live free from abuse * Supportive, values-led organisation * Training and ongoing professional development * Regular supervision and team support