Trauma-Informed Support Worker for Complex Needs (Hybrid)

Oldham; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Gym discount

Staff discount

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking an Adult Social Care Changing Futures Support Worker in Oldham for a fixed term of 3 years. The role is hybrid and salary is £32,578–£35,570 per annum, 36.66 hours per week.

It involves intensive, outreach-based support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantage, within a MDT and MEAM framework, to deliver person-centred, flexible support and coordinated services.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, outreach-based support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantage, working flexibly across community settings, homes, and partner organisations
• Build trusting, consistent relationships with individuals who may be disengaged from services, using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach
• Lead on and contribute to Team Around the Adult (TAA) meetings, ensuring coordinated multi-agency support
• Work in partnership with the MEAM Hub MDT, contributing to shared decision-making, risk management and planning
• Develop and review person-centred support plans, focused on individual goals and meaningful outcomes
• Advocate on behalf of individuals to challenge barriers within systems, ensuring access to appropriate services
• Work closely with partners across Adult Social Care, health, housing, substance misuse, VCSE and criminal justice services
• Identify and elevate risk and safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with policy
• Support individuals through periods of instability while maintaining engagement and continuity
• Contribute to the identification of system barriers, service gaps and patterns of disengagement, feeding into service development and improvement

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Outreach-based support

Relationship building

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Oldham Council is seeking an Adult Social Care Changing Futures Support Worker in Oldham for a fixed term of 3 years. The role is hybrid and salary is £32,578–£35,570 per annum, 36.66 hours per week.

It involves intensive, outreach-based support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantage, within a MDT and MEAM framework, to deliver person-centred, flexible support and coordinated services.