Intervention Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayfields House Secure Unit in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, is seeking an Interventions Worker to support vulnerable young people in a secure setting. You will deliver tailored 1:1 and group interventions, contribute to care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to reduce risk and promote safer futures.

We are looking for someone with a degree in a relevant field, trauma awareness, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline and experience in youth justice, social care or therapeutic interventions.
• A good understanding of trauma, attachment and child development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and constructive in challenging situations.
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 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 behaviours.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, engagement and change.
• Work creatively and confidently with young people who may have experienced trauma and significant challenges.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including care, education, health and other professionals.
• Share your knowledge and expertise, supporting colleagues and contributing to best practice across the home.

Skills

Trauma awareness

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Experience in youth justice

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Clayfields House Secure Unit, Stapleford, NG9 8GU

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At Clayfields House, every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

We work with some of the most vulnerable young people in England and Wales, providing secure care, education and specialist support to help them build safer, more positive futures.

As an Interventions Worker you’ll work as part of our specialist team, supporting young people to understand their behaviours, manage risks and develop the skills they need to build safer, more positive futures. This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

What will you do?

You’ll use your skills and experience to:

• Deliver high-quality 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 behaviours.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage trust, engagement and change.
• Work creatively and confidently with young people who may have experienced trauma and significant challenges.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including care, education, health and other professionals.
• Share your knowledge and expertise, supporting colleagues and contributing to best practice across the home.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about working with young people and believes that change is possible, even when things feel challenging.

You'll need:

• A degree in a relevant discipline and experience in youth justice, social care or therapeutic interventions.
• A good understanding of trauma, attachment and child development.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and constructive in challenging situations.
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Why Clayfields House?

Clayfields House is a secure children’s home ran by Nottinghamshire County Council. We are nationally recognised for our innovative, evidence-based work with some of the most vulnerable young people in England and Wales.

We provide secure care, education and specialist interventions for up to 20 young people, many of whom have complex needs including trauma, mental health difficulties, substance misuse and neurodevelopmental conditions.

You'll be joining a highly skilled and passionate team where professional development is encouraged, and your ideas and expertise can make a real contribution.

As an employee of Nottinghamshire County Council, you will benefit from:

• Access to significant training, supervision, and development opportunities.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements.
• Participation in the local government pension scheme with a 6.5% employer contribution.

At Clayfields, we believe:

“Change is always possible.”

If you want a role where you can use your skills, build meaningful relationships and help young people take positive steps towards their future, we'd love to hear from you.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.