Youth Support Worker — Trauma-Informed Care & Independence

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Recruitment is partnering with a London-based charity to recruit for a role supporting young people in a housing context. You will manage a caseload of 8 youths, delivering key-work sessions, risk assessments, and safety plans within a welcoming accommodation setting.

The role requires experience with young people, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with internal teams and external agencies. Eligible candidates will have DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people to develop life skills and engage in meaningful activities.
• Knowledge of Ofsted principles for supported accommodation and how to apply them in practice.
• Experience supporting young people with mental health and attachment needs, including self-harm.
• Experience in trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches to risk and needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 8 young people, providing key work sessions and co-produced SMART support and safety plans.
• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Assess referrals with colleagues to ensure suitable placements.
• Provide a safe, welcoming and high-quality accommodation service.
• Support young people to return home or move on through social housing nomination.
• Work with internal teams and external agencies to meet young people's needs.
• Run activities that help young people develop independence and prepare for move-on.
• Support access to education, employment and training opportunities.
• Carry out Health & Safety duties as required.
• Help maximise benefits and manage rent and service charges to minimise arrears.

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessments

Safety planning

Youth engagement

IT literate

Welfare benefits knowledge

Collaboration with agencies

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

Central Recruitment is partnering with a London-based charity to recruit for a role supporting young people in a housing context. You will manage a caseload of 8 youths, delivering key-work sessions, risk assessments, and safety plans within a welcoming accommodation setting.

The role requires experience with young people, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with internal teams and external agencies. Eligible candidates will have DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.