Children and young person programme facilitator

Drawing and talking is a structured psychodynamic intervention delivered over 12 weeks through weekly 30-minute sessions that enables children and young people to discover and communicate emotions through non directed techniques. Sessions enable children to access their unconscious mind and visually express worries and preoccupations that they would find difficult to talk about.

DASH is funded by Families First; this project provides support to children and young people to understand their emotions and feelings and support them to find coping strategies. It can help to build positive relationships between parent and child and can help parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on their child.

You will be able to demonstrate the following key knowledge, skills, behaviors, and experience:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field or willingness to work towards one, i.e., social care or health.


• Commitment to ongoing professional development.


• Minimum of 2 years working with vulnerable children and young people.


• Knowledge of the affect trauma can have on children and young people and how this can be displayed by children and young people.


• Ability to allow the safe expression of children and young peoples emotions, allowing them to feel heard, safe and supported.


• Ability to support children and young people whilst allowing support to be child led.


• Understanding of the importance of following structured programme guidelines.


• Ability to provide a safe and contained space where children and young people can explore and process their feelings whilst in support session.


• Proven experience of liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies.


• Experience of working within the sector of disadvantaged families.


• Good knowledge of the issues surrounding domestic abuse.


• A good team player with the ability to work on their own initiative.


• Experience in conflict management.


• Experience of needs assessment, risk assessment and risk management.


• Experience of support planning.


• Experience of advocating for vulnerable people.


• Knowledge and understanding of the issues associated with domestic abuse and its effects on families.


• Proven experience of liaising with other appropriate organisations and agencies.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation concerning adults, children and young people.


• Knowledge of policy and legislation on child protection.


• Competency in information technology including internet and software packages.


• Commitment to the principles, aims and objectives of Calan DVS.


• Possession of a valid full driver's license and ability to use own car for work purposes.


• Good verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.


• Ability to work on own in an unsupervised setting or as part of a team.


• Enthusiastic, positive, and energetic approach.


• Awareness of equal opportunities and ability to work in a non-discriminatory way.