Intensive Adolescent Support Worker — Trauma-Informed Advocate

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Wigan Council is hiring four Intensive Adolescent Support Workers to join the Staying Together Team within the REACH service. The roles focus on supporting adolescents and families at risk, delivering flexible, trauma‑informed interventions and direct work packages.

You will travel across the borough, participate in safeguarding planning, and contribute to a supportive team environment. Driving licence and willingness to work early evenings/ weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide accurate written reports.
• Ability to attend professional multi-agency meetings.
• Flexibility to travel across the borough.
• Own car and full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to adolescents and families.
• Deliver trauma-informed direct work packages.
• Build relationships and strengthen parenting capacity.
• Work across family homes and community settings.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Adolescent safeguarding

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Not specified

Tools

Reports and multi-agency meetings

Job description

Wigan Council is hiring four Intensive Adolescent Support Workers to join the Staying Together Team within the REACH service. The roles focus on supporting adolescents and families at risk, delivering flexible, trauma‑informed interventions and direct work packages.

You will travel across the borough, participate in safeguarding planning, and contribute to a supportive team environment. Driving licence and willingness to work early evenings/ weekends are required.