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Shrewsbury - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This is a fixed term contract up to 31 March 2026.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced practitioner to support children and young people through the delivery of specialist programmes. These sessions will be delivered either in peer groups or as part of family units with the aim of providing both practical and emotional support to those affected by domestic abuse or other forms of trauma.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds many of whom may have complex needs. They will have experience with the delivery of groups such as Healing Together Drawing and Talking and Helping Hands. They will be confident in engaging with children young people and their parents or caregivers in a group setting using age-appropriate programmes and toolkits to facilitate meaningful support.

This role requires someone who can manage conflicting priorities effectively while building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of partner stakeholders. They will be a team player who is committed to supporting colleagues and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Sessions may take place within schools or in community settings both during and after school hours. As such flexibility and a strong understanding of safeguarding health and safety and professional boundaries are essential.

Previous knowledge or experience of working with individuals affected by domestic abuse is highly desirable. Most importantly we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Shortlisting date: 06 August 2025

Interview date: 19 August 2025

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is open to women only. (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1)

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire providing good quality affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods sustainable rural communities and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied and no two days are the same.

Youll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex roles involve providing help locally in the community supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunitieshelping youmakethe most of your you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce this is because we really understand the importance of different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Life at Connexus

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.

Some of the benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays

Continual learning and development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Westfield Health healthcare plan

Continual learning and development opportunities

Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)

Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay

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