{"id":10986,"date":"2023-06-09T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=10986"},"modified":"2024-01-30T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T15:14:07","slug":"helping-vulnerable-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/helping-vulnerable-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should You Work for a Children’s Charity?"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":10988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,9142],"tags":[7470],"class_list":["post-10986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-charity-sector","category-charity-causes","tag-career-path"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":10988,"background":10988,"excerpt":"If you\u2019re looking for a job that allows you to truly make a difference, consider working for a children\u2019s charity.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"As a parent of a child who is more vulnerable than most, you become significantly more aware of just how important child safety is. Not everyone has the same advantages you may have known growing up. But there are dedicated and passionate people who work hard to incite real change in children\u2019s charities.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for a job that allows you to give back and truly make a difference, you could consider working for a children\u2019s charity that helps underprivileged children.\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"The benefits of working for a children\u2019s charity","content":"

The benefits of working for a children\u2019s charity<\/h2>\r\nCharities that help young people offer so much to society; they help fight against broken systems, giving children a second chance in life that they may not have had otherwise. And doing this type of work doesn\u2019t just make you feel good, it gives you a newfound sense of purpose.\r\n\r\nOften, a more meaningful life is a healthier life<\/a>. Working towards a purpose that means something to you reduces stress and promotes healthy behaviour. But even beyond that, you\u2019re creating happier and healthier environments for children all around the world\u2014and there\u2019s no benefit better than that."},{"acf_fc_layout":"single_image","menu_title":"","image":13204,"image_link":"","image_link_new_tab":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What denotes vulnerability?","content":"

What denotes vulnerability?<\/h2>\r\nVulnerability is quite a loose term. You can define it differently depending on where you are and what the situation is. But in the plainest sense of the word, it\u2019s the increased likelihood of physical or emotional abuse.\r\n\r\nSo, if we were to break that down, vulnerability means that you\u2019re at a greater risk of being hurt. Innately, children are already the most vulnerable members of our society, but certain factors put them at even greater risk. Some of the more common types of vulnerability include:\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"1. Disability","content":"

1. Disability<\/h2>\r\nDisability of all forms whether physical, mental or both, can drastically increase how vulnerable a child is. The world is a harsh environment and unfortunately, even today, those with disabilities are regularly disadvantaged.\r\n\r\nThe work that children\u2019s charities do to support these young people is both invaluable and essential whether that\u2019s\u00a0volunteering in your local charity shop<\/a>\u00a0or becoming a full-time employee.\r\n\r\nSome notable charities that work to help disabled children include:\r\n