Trauma-Informed Youth Support Practitioner

Onside Advocacy; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay scheme

Maternity & Paternity pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Calm App access

Employee Engagement Forum

Supportive working environment

Continuous professional development

Job summary

ONSIDE is seeking a Children & Young People Intensive Support Practitioner to work with vulnerable youths across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You’ll reduce risks, support recovery, and help children move toward safer futures through trauma-informed interventions and strong relationships.

Experience with complex needs and safeguarding knowledge is essential. You’ll collaborate with families, schools and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and resilience in challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management ability.
• Understanding trauma-informed approaches and building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based support to vulnerable children and young people.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, undertake risk assessments and respond appropriately.
• Collaborate with families, schools and partner agencies to improve stability and outcomes.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship-building

Emotional intelligence

Risk management

Job description

ONSIDE is seeking a Children & Young People Intensive Support Practitioner to work with vulnerable youths across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You’ll reduce risks, support recovery, and help children move toward safer futures through trauma-informed interventions and strong relationships.

Experience with complex needs and safeguarding knowledge is essential. You’ll collaborate with families, schools and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and resilience in challenging circumstances.