Intervention Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Training & supervision

Team environment

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council at Clayfields House is seeking an Intervention Worker to provide focused 1:1 and group interventions for up to 20 young people with complex needs. The role is based in a secure children’s home and involves assessments, care and risk planning, and collaboration with care, education and health colleagues.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support trauma-informed practice and ongoing development of care plans, aiming to improve outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in youth justice, social care or therapeutic interventions.
• Good understanding of trauma, attachment and child development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs
• Complete assessments and contribute to care, risk and intervention planning
• Help young people explore and understand offending, risk-taking and high-risk behaviour
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, engagement and change
• Work creatively with young people who have experienced trauma and significant challenges
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of care, education, health and other professionals
• Share knowledge and expertise, supporting colleagues and contributing to best practice across the home

Skills

Trauma awareness

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Intervention Worker post at Clayfields House, a secure children’s home run by Nottinghamshire County Council, on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role centres on one-to-one and group interventions that help young people understand risk-taking and offending, alongside assessments and care and risk planning. It is office based within a secure home for up to 20 young people with complex needs, working with care, education and health colleagues. A relevant degree and youth justice, social care or therapeutic experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Deliver 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs
• Complete assessments and contribute to care, risk and intervention planning
• Help young people explore and understand offending, risk-taking and high-risk behaviour
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, engagement and change
• Work creatively with young people who have experienced trauma and significant challenges
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of care, education, health and other professionals
• Share knowledge and expertise, supporting colleagues and contributing to best practice across the home

What’s required

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline

Experience

• Experience in youth justice, social care or therapeutic interventions

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of trauma, attachment and child development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm and constructive in challenging situations

Other

• Passion for working with young people and belief that change is possible
• Positive, proactive approach and commitment to improving outcomes for young people

What’s offered

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Access to significant training, supervision and development opportunities
• Supportive and enthusiastic team environment
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements
• Local government pension scheme with 6.5% employer contribution