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Children & Young People Support Worker • Motherwell
Motherwell & District Women's Aid
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Motherwell & District Women's Aid
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what motivated you to apply for this position? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what motivated you to apply for this position?
2. What do you believe are the most important qualities for a Children & Young People Support Worker in this context? What do you believe are the most important qualities for a Children & Young People Support Worker in this context?
3. How does your background and experience align with our mission at MDWA? How does your background and experience align with our mission at MDWA?
4. You mentioned holding a recognised qualification in Children and Young People; can you describe how this certification has prepared you for this role? You mentioned holding a recognised qualification in Children and Young People; can you describe how this certification has prepared you for this role?
5. Can you share a specific experience where you supported a child or young person facing challenges related to domestic abuse? What approach did you take? Can you share a specific experience where you supported a child or young person facing challenges related to domestic abuse? What approach did you take?
6. What strategies do you find effective for building trust with children and young people? What strategies do you find effective for building trust with children and young people?
7. How do you believe domestic abuse impacts children and young people differently from adults? How do you believe domestic abuse impacts children and young people differently from adults?
8. Can you discuss your understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how you would address these in your work with CYP? Can you discuss your understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how you would address these in your work with CYP?
9. Describe a successful programme or activity you have implemented for children and young people in the past. What made it successful? Describe a successful programme or activity you have implemented for children and young people in the past. What made it successful?
10. How would you tailor your support for a young person with different needs and experiences? How would you tailor your support for a young person with different needs and experiences?
11. What methods do you use to facilitate discussions about emotions with children and young people in an age-appropriate manner? What methods do you use to facilitate discussions about emotions with children and young people in an age-appropriate manner?
12. This role involves liaising with partner agencies. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully collaborated with external organisations in the past? This role involves liaising with partner agencies. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully collaborated with external organisations in the past?
13. How do you advocate for the needs of children and young people while working within a team? How do you advocate for the needs of children and young people while working within a team?
14. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to changing circumstances. Can you share an experience that demonstrates your adaptability in a work setting? This position requires flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to changing circumstances. Can you share an experience that demonstrates your adaptability in a work setting?
15. How do you manage your own well-being and emotional resilience when working in challenging environments? How do you manage your own well-being and emotional resilience when working in challenging environments?
16. Given the nature of the role, how do you ensure that your boundaries are maintained while providing emotional support? Given the nature of the role, how do you ensure that your boundaries are maintained while providing emotional support?
17. What do you hope to achieve in your first six months if you were successful in securing this position? What do you hope to achieve in your first six months if you were successful in securing this position?
18. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the organisation? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the organisation?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nChildren & Young People Support Worker with Motherwell & District Women's Aid in Motherwell, UK\n\nJoin Us as a Children & Young People Support Worker!\n\nLocation: Motherwell District Women’s Aid [MDWA] Office, Refuge and Community\nSalary: £28,590 \nHours: Full Time, 35 hours per week, shift work is a requirement of the role\nContract: Initial12 month Fixed Term [Permanent after 1 year subject to funding]\n\nAbout the Role:\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children & young people? Do you hold a recognised qualification in CYP? If so, this is your chance to take a rewarding step in your career!\n\nMDWA is a dedicated provider of support services for women, children, and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. We are seeking a compassionate and driven Children & Young People [CYP] Support Worker to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will deliver impactful early intervention and prevention support through innovative programmes in our office, refuge and local educational settings throughout Motherwell district.\n\nYour Impact:\nAs a CYP Support Worker, your primary mission will be to empower children & young people through a range of engaging and supportive activities, including:\n•\tOne-on-One Mentoring: Creating a safe, non-judgemental space for children & young people to build trust and navigate the complexities of domestic abuse and toxic relationships.\n•\tTailored Programmes: Deliver dedicated support for CYP with lived experiences of domestic abuse, helping them reclaim their voice and strength and belief in positive relationships.\n•\tEmotional Management: Organise and facilitate age-appropriate sessions that encourage children and young people to express and work through their feelings and emotions in a constructive and fun way.\n•\tPractical and Emotional Support: Provide vital support to children and young people referred through schools, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.\n\nWho We Are:\nWe are a Registered Charity SC022169. Operating as a Scottish Charity for 20 years we have been delivering vital services for women and children across Motherwell district area for nearly 40 years. MDWA’s vision is of a society, in which women, children and young people are full and equal participants, free from the threat of abuse, violence or injustice.\n\nOur posts are open to women only applicants as we are a woman only service, covered by the occupational requirement exemption under the Equality Act 2010. \n\nWhat You Bring:\nWe’re looking for individuals with:\n•\tA recognised Children and Young People Qualification listed on the SSSC website.\n•\tExperience of supporting children and young people in a similar setting to Women’s Aid.\n•\tStrong advocacy skills and the ability to liaise with partner agencies.\n•\tA deep understanding of the dynamics and impacts of domestic abuse and gender-based violence on children and young people.\n•\tFlexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends and to participate in the On Call rota.\n•\tA valid driving licence and access to transport for travel throughout Motherwell District.\nReady to Make a Difference?\n\nIf you’re excited about the opportunity to join our passionate team and contribute to meaningful change in young lives, we want to hear from you!\n\nTo apply, please send your CV and a detailed supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. \n\nTake the leap and be a part of something transformative!\n"}