Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker (Edinburgh)

LinkLiving; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days holiday

Sick and family-friendly pay

SSSC & Disclosure Scotland on us

Pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

LinkLiving Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Edinburgh Young Persons' Service. Based at our Edinburgh office (with relocation to Leith planned), the role focuses on helping young people aged 16–25 facing homelessness and other challenges.

You will manage a caseload and use a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to provide practical and emotional support to foster independence. You will assist with securing accommodation, developing everyday living skills, and building

Qualifications

• Motivated and compassionate individuals who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16 to 25 affected by homelessness, trauma or life challenges.
• Manage own caseload and work flexibly to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships and provide practical, emotional and social support to help clients move toward independence.
• Assist with finding and sustaining suitable accommodation and developing living skills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Independence

Trauma-informed

Job description

LinkLiving Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Edinburgh Young Persons' Service. Based at our Edinburgh office (with relocation to Leith planned), the role focuses on helping young people aged 16–25 facing homelessness and other challenges.

You will manage a caseload and use a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to provide practical and emotional support to foster independence. You will assist with securing accommodation, developing everyday living skills, and building