Trauma-Informed Youth Violence Support Worker

Hales Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in England is seeking a professional to assist young victims of violence. The role involves providing emotional and practical support during hospital admissions and after discharge, with efforts to ensure long-term care and avoid re-victimisation. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable young individuals, strong communication skills, and potentially relevant qualifications in social care or youth work. This position offers flexible working hours, including weekends, and is primarily based in Luton.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable or high-risk young people is crucial.
• Candidates with lived experience of the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility to work weekends and across various sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess young victims of violence in hospital.
• Provide emotional and practical support during admission and after discharge.
• Create support and risk management plans.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable or high-risk young people

Strong communication and advocacy skills

Ability to engage with challenging individuals and assess risk

Experience in multi-agency working and safeguarding

Understanding of diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice

Education

Relevant qualification in social care, youth work, or advice work

Job description

A dedicated support organization in England is seeking a professional to assist young victims of violence. The role involves providing emotional and practical support during hospital admissions and after discharge, with efforts to ensure long-term care and avoid re-victimisation. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable young individuals, strong communication skills, and potentially relevant qualifications in social care or youth work. This position offers flexible working hours, including weekends, and is primarily based in Luton.