Trauma‑Informed Youth Support Specialist

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Support Worker for the HOTH Intervention team to deliver targeted, trauma-informed interventions for young people aged 11-18 at risk of exploitation and harm. The role involves planned one-to-one support and collaboration with schools, police and partners to reduce risk within a centralised team.

The post requires experience with vulnerable children and a professional qualification such as NVQ Level 4, plus strong communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Requires professional qualification such as NVQ Level 4 or equivalent related to services for children and young people.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people or families, with evidence-based intervention and relationship-building.
• Ability to follow agreed plans, use sound judgement, undertake basic risk assessments and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures, contextual safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
• Knowledge of exploitation-focused work, group interventions or community-based responses would be valuable.
• Strong communication, partnership working, report writing and IT skills, with ability to manage priorities and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned one-to-one interventions, including safety planning and trusted relationship-building.
• Undertake time-limited bespoke intervention plans and Return Home Interviews.
• Support contextual assessments, mapping and planning relating to peers, locations and emerging themes.
• Contribute to group work and collaborate with schools, police and partner agencies to reduce risk.
• Maintain organised documentation, provide progress feedback and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Strong communication

Partnership working

Report writing

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Support Worker for the HOTH Intervention team to deliver targeted, trauma-informed interventions for young people aged 11-18 at risk of exploitation and harm. The role involves planned one-to-one support and collaboration with schools, police and partners to reduce risk within a centralised team.

The post requires experience with vulnerable children and a professional qualification such as NVQ Level 4, plus strong communication and IT skills.