Youth & Young Women Keyworker: Safeguarding & Support

The Nelson Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

6% employer pension

Training and career pathways

Wellbeing support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Nelson Trust in Swindon is seeking a Children and Young Persons Keyworker (Female Only) to support young women aged 11-24 who are at risk or involved with the criminal justice system. The role involves delivering tailored interventions, building trusted relationships, and helping young people develop confidence and resilience.

The position is 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work outside normal hours. It is a fixed-term contract for 12 months initially, located in Swindon.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the local area.
• At least two years' experience supporting women, girls or young people with multiple and complex needs.
• Experience of undertaking assessments, managing risk and developing tailored support plans.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and issues facing vulnerable young people, including exploitation, mental health, domestic abuse and substance misuse.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of working collaboratively with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, mentoring and practical assistance to young people vulnerable to exploitation and associated harms.
• Complete holistic assessments and develop personalised support plans that address individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
• Deliver targeted interventions around emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, online safety, exploitation awareness, confidence and resilience.
• Undertake outreach work and engage young people in homes, schools, colleges, community settings and other safe environments.
• Work alongside statutory and voluntary sector partners, representing young people within multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes.
• Facilitate preventative education, group work and girls' drop-in sessions while accurately recording outcomes and demonstrating impact.

Skills

Full driving licence

Travel willingness

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

The Nelson Trust in Swindon is seeking a Children and Young Persons Keyworker (Female Only) to support young women aged 11-24 who are at risk or involved with the criminal justice system. The role involves delivering tailored interventions, building trusted relationships, and helping young people develop confidence and resilience.

The position is 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work outside normal hours. It is a fixed-term contract for 12 months initially, located in Swindon.