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

Location

Emergency Department, Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Client Group

Young people aged 10-25 affected by violence

Working Pattern

Full and Part time considered

Contract

End of March

Pay

25 -27K

About the Role

You'll support young people admitted to hospital due to violence-related injuries. Your role starts in A&E and continues after discharge, helping them access long-term support and avoid re-victimisation. You'll work closely with hospital staff, clinicians, and community services.

Key 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
• Work with agencies like police, youth offending teams, and social services
• Help with housing, appointments, education / training, and court support
• Keep accurate case notes and contribute to project monitoring
• Promote positive lifestyle changes
• Occasionally support other St Giles projects

What They're Looking For

• Experience working with vulnerable or high-risk young people
• Lived experience of the criminal justice system or similar challenges (encouraged to apply)
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and across sites
• Strong communication and advocacy skills
• Experience in multi-agency working and safeguarding
• Ability to engage with challenging individuals and assess risk
• Relevant qualification in social care, youth work, or advice work (or working towards one)
• Knowledge of issues like youth violence, exploitation, trauma, and social exclusion
• Understanding of diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice

Additional Requirements

• DBS check
• NHS honorary contract