Job Purpose:
• To provide support to children who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse (including forced marriage, FGM and ‘honour’ based violence) or human trafficking and modern slavery who are residing in Ashiana Refuges or accessing support services.
• To work with the management team and Refuge Lead to develop and implement Ashiana’s children and family support programme in line with internal and external strategy plans and standards.
• To work directly with children developing positive relationships and providing appropriate support to address a range of needs
• To provide a mixture of targeted group work and courses for parents and carers and develop Ashiana’s parent support packages and courses.
Successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of, and commitment to, Ashiana’s core values:
• Respect – Upholding dignity, inclusivity, and ensuring every voice is heard in all interactions.
• Trust & Honesty – Fostering open, transparent communication and modelling integrity in all feedback and actions.
• Empower – Supporting autonomy and helping individuals recognise and harness their capabilities.
• Ownership – Taking personal responsibility and actively engaging in continuous development and improvement.
• United – Promoting a sense of team identity and belonging while celebrating individual differences.
• Growth – Engaging in development conversations that align with Ashiana’s mission to empower BAMER communities.