Adolescent Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Adolescent Support Worker, where you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people at risk of entering care. This position focuses on empowering families to stay together, using evidence-based practices to foster positive changes. You will work closely with young people aged 8-18, addressing complex needs like family conflict and educational challenges. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families, and help transform futures with your innovative and compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in crisis situations.
• Ability to work with families to implement necessary changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to young people and their families over 6-12 weeks.
• Manage a portfolio of cases, conducting assessments and delivering interventions.

Skills

Experience with Children & Families

Crisis Management

Teamwork

Flexible Approach

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO JOIN US

We are looking for an Adolescent Support Worker to support children and young people to remain at home.

This role involves working with children and young people who are open to children’s social care services.

It is essential that you have experience working with “Children & Families” and hold at least a Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People.

At EOC, we keep Children and Young People at the Heart of all our work. We listen, respond, and value our families and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine direct practice with contributing to service and professional development.

If you are innovative, positive, dedicated, and open to change and challenge, then help us transform the lives and futures of children & young people on the “Edge of Care”.

You should be passionate about working with Children, Young People, and their families, with a reassuring presence, calmness in a crisis, and the ability to work with families in their homes to help them make necessary changes to stay together.

You are a team player with a flexible approach, willing to work shifts that include evenings and weekends.

The Role - Adolescent Support Worker

We are recruiting for two positions. The first is a full-time, permanent Adolescent Support Worker. Edge of Care supports young people at risk of entering care to stay with their families, using evidence-based practices to help families make positive changes.

This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Who are we looking for?

You will provide intensive support to young people aged 8–18 and their families, typically over 6–12 weeks. The work focuses on strengths and coping strategies, combining practical support with challenge to address complex needs.

Case work includes issues like family conflict, absence from home, sexual exploitation, educational challenges, anti-social behavior, and substance abuse. You will work closely with other agencies to improve behaviors, relationships, confidence, aspiration, employability, living conditions, and health.

As an Adolescent Support Worker, you will manage a portfolio of cases, working directly in homes, providing flexible crisis response, conducting initial assessments, and delivering intensive interventions.

If you need assistance with your application, please see how we can help on our website.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, including members of the Armed Forces and veterans, individuals currently or previously in care, or those with a long-term health condition or disability. To qualify, meet the role's minimum requirements and identify with one of these groups.

For full details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page. Note: Applications suspected of using AI without justification will be rejected.

Interview date: 8th July

About Coventry

Coventry is a proud, innovative, and creative city with a history of community-driven social change. We are vibrant, diverse, and committed to excellence. We aim to recruit talented individuals who focus on customer service, responsibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement to serve our communities effectively.