Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist

Gloucester City Homes; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester City Homes is seeking a Specialist Support Worker for the Young People\'s Service at Hewmar House in Gloucester. You will provide intensive, person-centred support to young people with complex needs, helping them build resilience and move toward independent living.

The role involves creating tailored support plans, coordinating shifts, and working with partners. The position is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) and based on a 3-week rota with early and late shifts, plus on-call

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
• Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Individuals and Families or equivalent.
• Counselling qualification or another relevant counselling qualification.
• Alternatively, substantial professional experience in a similar role/environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individual support plans focused on independence and positive outcomes.
• Support housing, wellbeing, life skills and tenancy sustainment for young people.
• Collaborate with colleagues, statutory services and partner agencies.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, risk factors and wellbeing needs.
• Encourage positive engagement, behaviour change and use of support services.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and outcome monitoring information.

Skills

Youth experience

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team & lone-working

Trauma-informed

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Families

Counselling qualification

Job description

Gloucester City Homes is seeking a Specialist Support Worker for the Young People\'s Service at Hewmar House in Gloucester. You will provide intensive, person-centred support to young people with complex needs, helping them build resilience and move toward independent living.

The role involves creating tailored support plans, coordinating shifts, and working with partners. The position is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) and based on a 3-week rota with early and late shifts, plus on-call