Trauma-Informed Adolescent Support Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is recruiting for roles within the Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Team and related adolescent services. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting to support children and families at risk, delivering trauma-informed, relationship-based interventions.

The role includes flexible hours, some evenings and weekends, and potential secondment options with guidance from line management.

Qualifications

• Experience with case management including assessment, action planning and reviews.
• Experience delivering and evaluating support activities with young people and their carers.
• Knowledge of issues affecting young people at risk of exploitation.
• Knowledge of equality and diversity issues.
• Knowledge of child development and adolescent needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding where children are at risk of intrafamilial harm.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, relationship-based support to children, young people aged 10+ and families to help them remain safely at home.
• Work with young people facing complex challenges including exploitation and family breakdown.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people and families and tailor approaches.
• Use evidence-based interventions with specialist partners to achieve lasting change.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to develop and deliver effective support plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Case management experience

Engaging vulnerable youth

Relationship-based practice

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is recruiting for roles within the Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Team and related adolescent services. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting to support children and families at risk, delivering trauma-informed, relationship-based interventions.

The role includes flexible hours, some evenings and weekends, and potential secondment options with guidance from line management.