Youth ED Specialist Caseworker — Holistic Community Support

St Giles Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting vulnerable communities is seeking a Specialist Caseworker to work within the Emergency Department, providing essential support to young individuals from admission to discharge. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the criminal justice system, a commitment to safeguarding, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Staff pension

Flexible working

Employee perks programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and multi-agency teams.
• Ability to develop support and risk management plans for young people.
• Flexibility and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer supervisory support and guidance within the team.
• Identify and assess young victims of violence.
• Deliver holistic support services for children and families.

Skills

Personal experience of the criminal justice system

Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy

Excellent IT, prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills

Experience of engaging successfully with 'challenging' young people

Experience of assessing the needs of young people at risk

Job description

A charity supporting vulnerable communities is seeking a Specialist Caseworker to work within the Emergency Department, providing essential support to young individuals from admission to discharge. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with the criminal justice system, a commitment to safeguarding, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee perks.