Trauma informed Therapeutic Support Worker

Independent Lives; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in Worthing is hiring a Trauma Informed Therapeutic Support Worker to assist an 18-year-old in developing life skills and emotional regulation. This role, requiring 11 hours of work per week, involves providing calm and responsive care, coaching for workplace readiness, and utilizing trauma-responsive practices. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, a driver's license, and a willingness to undergo background checks. A patient and reliable candidate with excellent interpersonal skills is desired.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undertake Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• Drivers license required and own vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and calm care to ensure a sense of security.
• Support the young man in developing independence and life skills.
• Act as a job coach to enhance communication and workplace readiness.

Skills

Patient and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to attune and co-regulate

Reliable with good time-keeping

Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Job description

Trauma Informed Therapeutic Support Worker

Location: Worthing

Employer type: Employed (direct employer)

Hours: 11 hours per week (term‑time only). Pay: £20 per hour.

Job Overview: Supporting an 18‑year‑old male with the impact of trauma by developing independence, life skills, communication, and emotional regulation.

Duties

• Provide patient, calm, and responsive care to deliver a sense of security and stability.
• Support the young man in accessing community services, volunteering, cooking, and other independence skills.
• Act as a job coach, helping with communication, regulation and workplace readiness.
• Employ trauma‑responsive practices based on the work of Bruce Perry and Dan Hughes.
• Use de‑escalation techniques and co‑regulation to help the individual feel safe.
• Travelling to appointments by car or public transport with the employer's support.
• Other relevant duties as required.

Candidate Qualities

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Reliable, with good time‑keeping.
• Patient and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
• Honest, cheerful, and engaged.
• Ability to attune and co‑regulate with the young man.
• Ability to develop social communication skills.
• Non‑smoker or will refrain from smoking during working hours.

Additional Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• Trauma‑responsive training or experience preferred.
• Drivers licence required: Yes.
• Own vehicle needed: Yes (or willingness to use public transport).

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful you will be employed directly by the individual employer (not by Independent Lives).

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.