Trauma-Informed Safeguarding Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

LGPS Pension

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Gym

Car & Cycle to Work

Local Discounts

Menopause Course

Sports & Social Groups

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Qualified Practitioner to join the Adult Social Care Team on a full-time, permanent basis in Wokingham. The role focuses on transitional safeguarding within the new PACT team, working with adults and young adults to build trust, reduce risk, and provide person-centred support in a trauma-informed, strengths-based manner.

Join a small, supportive council with a strong track record in safeguarding and prevention, offering a comprehensive range of benefits and

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience of assessing complex needs, managing risk and developing support plans.
• Knowledge of the legal and policy framework relevant to the role and a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young adults who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Assess people’s needs and develop practical, person-centred support and risk management plans.
• Identify and manage risks, including exploitation, homelessness, criminalisation and other safeguarding concerns.
• Support safeguarding work, including Mental Capacity assessments and Section 42 enquiries where appropriate.
• Work with other services and professionals to provide joined-up support that helps people stay safe and build greater independence.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Qualified Practitioner to join the Adult Social Care Team on a full-time, permanent basis in Wokingham. The role focuses on transitional safeguarding within the new PACT team, working with adults and young adults to build trust, reduce risk, and provide person-centred support in a trauma-informed, strengths-based manner.

Join a small, supportive council with a strong track record in safeguarding and prevention, offering a comprehensive range of benefits and