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Children's Support Worker - Domestic Abuse Sector (Derbyshire) Location: Derbyshire Contract: Full-time Role Overview Support children and young people affected by domestic abuse Provide emotional and practical support in safe, structured environments Help children recover from trauma and build resilience Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions Promote emotional wellbeing, stability, and confidence Work with families to support recovery and safeguarding Key Responsibilities Conduct risk and needs assessments for children and young people Develop and implement individual support plans Deliver age-appropriate emotional support sessions and activities Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records Liaise with social workers, schools, health services, and other agencies Support families in accessing housing, benefits, and community services Advocate for children to ensure their voice is heard Essential Requirements Experience working with children/young people in a support, safeguarding, youth work, or domestic abuse setting Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures Ability to manage caseloads and maintain accurate documentation Strong communication and interpersonal skills Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential due to travel requirements) Ability to work full-time hours across Derbyshire What Caritas Futures Offers Dedicated recruitment consultant support Full onboarding and compliance assistance Ongoing placement support throughout assignment Access to wellbeing services (counselling, Headspace, wellbeing activities) Training and professional development opportunities Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives Apply Send your CV for immediate consideration Join a specialist service supporting children affected by domestic abuse Help create safe, stable, and supportive environments where children can recover and thriveCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality - up to £80k+benefits - We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Regional Head of SHEQ, to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across a major regional infrastructure framework in the Midlands. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping SHEQ strategy and culture across a significant UK infrastructure programme. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence across regional project sites. Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership & Strategy Lead the delivery, monitoring and review of the SHEQ strategy and associated action plans at regional level. Act as the regional SHEQ lead across the framework, promoting best practice throughout the wider supply chain. Identify regional SHEQ priorities and work with senior leadership to establish measurable, outcome-driven improvement targets. Provide strategic direction and expert SHEQ guidance to the Senior Management Team, client representatives and regional SHEQ teams. People Development & Engagement Champion and embed cultural development initiatives to strengthen behaviours, ownership and engagement across the region. Set clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for the SHEQ team, ensuring robust professional development pathways and succession planning. Lead by example as a visible advocate for high SHEQ standards, values and behaviours. Promote cross-functional collaboration, open communication and a culture of continuous improvement. Assurance, Compliance & Risk Management Maintain, improve and assure the effectiveness of SHEQ management systems, ensuring full compliance with legislation and organisational requirements. Organise, support and deliver internal and external audits, inspections and assurance activities. Ensure robust identification, assessment and control of SHEQ risks throughout project lifecycles. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams. Influence and support client and partner change initiatives, ensuring SHEQ is fully embedded in new ways of working and delivery processes. Integrate effectively with project teams to understand operational challenges and drive proactive SHEQ solutions. Promote collaborative working across the wider supply chain to share learning and continuously improve standards. Performance, Data & Innovation Lead benchmarking, performance trending, data analysis and presentation of key performance indicators to support informed decision-making. Identify opportunities for sustainable and innovative SHEQ solutions aligned with programme objectives. Use data to identify risks, performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Drive innovation in SHEQ processes and digital solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency. About the Candidate Proven experience managing a multi-disciplinary SHEQ team within construction, utilities, infrastructure or a similar environment. Strong leadership capability with experience influencing senior stakeholders and complex project teams. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). Competent and trained risk assessor with an environmental qualification. Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). Ability to collect, analyse and interpret large volumes of data with accuracy and insight. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all organisational levels. Strong understanding of SHE legislation, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs) and relevant industry standards. High level of competence with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Organised, adaptable and confident in decision-making, with sound judgement regarding when escalation is appropriate. Our benefits package includes: Company car or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days Pension contribution scheme, Life assurance, Health insurance, Private medical insurance