Specialist Support Worker – Children & Families

Key Health (Part of KTS Group); England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking Intensive Support Practitioners to provide trauma-informed care for neurodivergent children and young people. This role involves collaboration with various professionals to ensure holistic support and advocacy for young people's needs. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive pay and additional benefits, including free parking and a day off on your birthday.

Benefits

Free parking & refreshments

Day off on your birthday

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people in acute/crisis settings.
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, trauma-informed support to families and neurodivergent CYP.
• Liaise with schools, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support mental health needs in collaboration with psychology teams.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Recognised Social Work or childcare qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Key Health (Part of KTS Group) provided pay range

This range is provided by Key Health (Part of KTS Group). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: Isle of Wight

Salary: £35,000 per annum + additional on-call pay

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with some evening/weekend on-call duties

We are exclusively partnering with a leading organisation that delivers innovative, trauma-informed, and family-centred care for neurodivergent children and young people. We are currently supporting them in the recruitment of Intensive Support Practitioners to join their expanding service across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team making a real impact in young people’s lives through systemic advocacy and holistic support.

About the Role:

As an Intensive Support Practitioner, you will work directly with neurodivergent children, young people (CYP), and their families to deliver person-centred support, using trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practices. You’ll collaborate with education, social care, health, and other professionals to co-produce interventions that promote safety, resilience, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver holistic, trauma-informed support to families and neurodivergent CYP
• Champion the voice of young people in shaping care and education plans
• Liaise with schools, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
• Complete risk assessments, manage crisis protocols, and support Missing from Home responses
• Take on 'Appropriate Adult' responsibilities where required
• Support mental health needs in collaboration with psychology teams
• Participate in reflective supervision, training, and out-of-hours on-call rotation
• Experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people in acute/crisis settings
• Strong understanding of systemic barriers and how unmet needs affect behaviour and outcomes
• Confident navigating multidisciplinary care and services
• Experience using electronic case recording systems
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance

Desirable (but not essential):

• PMVA or other crisis intervention training
• Recognised Social Work or childcare qualification

Skills & Attributes:

• Resilient, calm, and dependable under pressure
• Empathetic communicator and advocate for inclusive care
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Enthusiastic about improving outcomes for vulnerable CYP

Benefits Include:

• Free parking & refreshments
• Day off on your birthday
• Regular team events

If you are passionate about transforming the lives of neurodivergent children and thrive in a values-driven, responsive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me at [e-mail] directly to express your interest. Interviews will be scheduled shortly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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