Trauma-Informed Practitioner — Community Advocate for Kids

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in the United Kingdom seeks a Positive Directions Practitioner to support complex young people through trauma-informed practices. Applicants should have experience working with vulnerable youth and possess strong skills in advocacy and relationship building. The position involves community engagement, collaboration with multiple agencies, and requires a successful DBS check. Flexible working hours are available for this role.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who have complex needs.
• Creative and innovative to engage vulnerable youth.
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with complex young people in the community.
• Advocate for children and engage with parents/carers.
• Manage complex and demanding situations.

Skills

Experience with complex young people

Creative engagement strategies

Data protection knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Understanding of risk management

Strong trauma understanding

De-escalation skills

Ability to lone-work

Job description

A local authority council in the United Kingdom seeks a Positive Directions Practitioner to support complex young people through trauma-informed practices. Applicants should have experience working with vulnerable youth and possess strong skills in advocacy and relationship building. The position involves community engagement, collaboration with multiple agencies, and requires a successful DBS check. Flexible working hours are available for this role.