Children’s Worker – Jewish Women’s Aid – 2nd August 2010
Jewish Women’s Aid is the only charity in the UK working with Jewish women, and their children, affected by domestic violence. We run a refuge, community support service, helpline and education and awareness raising programmes.
We are recruiting a:
Children’s Worker
35 hours per week
From £29,528
You’ll have an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver JWA’s new children’s service. You will work in both the JWA refuge and in the wider community to provide individual support for children affected by abuse, run groups and organise a range of play activities and outings. You’ll also be responsible for raising awareness of the service and ensuring that relevant child protection and data collection procedures are followed.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and creative, and who is excited by the prospect of establishing a new service. You will have a relevant childcare qualification and experience of working with children, including running groups. You’ll be passionate about the idea of supporting young people to come to terms with their experience of abuse. Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and the Jewish community is also essential.
Please download an application pack from http://www.jwa.org.uk or contact Dominique Miller on 0208 445 8060.
Closing date: 2nd August 2010
This post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply. Registered charity number: 1047045
