ED Specialist Caseworker (Newham)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a proactive and empathetic Specialist Caseworker to support young people in a multi-disciplinary team at Newham Hospital. This role involves providing advocacy, developing support plans, and building strong relationships with clinicians and services. The ideal candidate will have personal or lived experience related to the criminal justice system and a passion for helping at-risk youth. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while enjoying competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension

Flexible Working

Mentoring

Counselling

Therapy Sessions

Life Insurance

Duvet Days

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in support, advice, and advocacy for youth.
• Ability to engage and support at-risk young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people through the hospital discharge process.
• Develop risk management plans and provide advocacy.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with At-Risk Youth

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Data Collection

Tools

IT Skills

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ED Specialist Caseworker (Newham), London

Client: St Giles Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2a4cc42851a5

Job Views: 11

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you a proactive, driven, and empathetic individual passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you understand the challenges faced by some youth and are familiar with youth culture?

If so, join St Giles as a Specialist Caseworker in a multi-disciplinary team within the Emergency Department of Newham Hospital. You will support young people from admission through discharge into the community.

About St Giles Trust

An established charity helping people facing adversity to find jobs, homes, and support. We believe that those with lived experience of issues like homelessness, addictions, or gang involvement can lead positive change.

About this role

As a Specialist Caseworker, you will support the team by providing peer supervision, deputise for the Senior Caseworker when needed, and assist with data collection for project monitoring. You will maintain a resource of onward referrals and build strong relationships with clinicians, hospital staff, and services like CAMHS, IDVA, and COMPASS.

You will identify and assess young victims of violence, develop support and risk management plans, and provide advocacy and practical support such as social and housing assistance, appointment accompaniment, employment, benefits, debt advice, and court appearances.

What we are looking for

• Personal or lived experience related to the criminal justice system or issues facing this client group
• Experience in support, advice, and advocacy
• Experience assessing needs of at-risk youth
• Experience working in multi-agency teams
• Experience using support plans effectively
• Ability to engage challenging young people successfully
• Excellent IT, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, collaborative, and professional approach

We are committed to safeguarding and will require successful applicants to undergo an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Check. We encourage applications from those with personal experience relevant to the role.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous leave, pension, flexible working, mentoring, counselling, therapy sessions, life insurance, duvet days, season ticket loan, perks, and more.