Children Support Worker
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- England,South East,Hampshire,Southampton
- Part-time, full-time
- £18 - £20 per hour
Job Description:
Job Title: Family Support Worker
Company: Prospero Health and Social Care
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough assessments to identify trauma-related issues and challenging behaviours in teenagers.
* Dealing with young people with medium to high-risk support.
* Develop and implement individualised service plans in collaboration with families, incorporating trauma-informed and behaviour management strategies.
* Provide immediate support during crises, utilising trauma-informed and de-escalation techniques.
* Develop and implement behaviour support plans, incorporating positive reinforcement and evidence-based interventions.
* Work closely with families to understand the dynamics of trauma and challenging behaviours.
* Provide education to families on trauma, its impact on behaviour, and effective strategies for fostering a positive and structured home environment.
* Advocate for adolescents and their families to ensure access to appropriate services, including mental health resources, educational support, and specialised programs.
* Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to create a holistic support network.
* Facilitate individual and group sessions to build coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
* Implement trauma-focused therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each teenager.
* Maintain accurate and confidential documentation, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
* Substantial experience working with teenagers who have experienced trauma and challenging behaviours.
* Proficiency in trauma-informed care and behaviours management strategies.
* Strong communication and crisis intervention skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with families, school personnel, and other professionals.
Preferred Skills:
* Certification in trauma-focused therapeutic approaches or behaviour management.
* Familiarity with evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviours in adolescents.
* Experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy or dialectical behaviour therapy.
To apply for this role:
* Must have 1 year UK experience working with 13 - 19 years olds or young adults who have challenging behaviour
* Musthave overseas police check if you have not worked in the UK for longer than 5 years
* Have an enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the update service or willing to process a new one through Prospero Health and Social
* Capable of providing references covering the last 5 years.
For further information please contact Marian at Prospero Health & Social Care on: to discuss the position further or Email:
Company: Prospero Health and Social Care
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough assessments to identify trauma-related issues and challenging behaviours in teenagers.
* Dealing with young people with medium to high-risk support.
* Develop and implement individualised service plans in collaboration with families, incorporating trauma-informed and behaviour management strategies.
* Provide immediate support during crises, utilising trauma-informed and de-escalation techniques.
* Develop and implement behaviour support plans, incorporating positive reinforcement and evidence-based interventions.
* Work closely with families to understand the dynamics of trauma and challenging behaviours.
* Provide education to families on trauma, its impact on behaviour, and effective strategies for fostering a positive and structured home environment.
* Advocate for adolescents and their families to ensure access to appropriate services, including mental health resources, educational support, and specialised programs.
* Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to create a holistic support network.
* Facilitate individual and group sessions to build coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
* Implement trauma-focused therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each teenager.
* Maintain accurate and confidential documentation, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
* Substantial experience working with teenagers who have experienced trauma and challenging behaviours.
* Proficiency in trauma-informed care and behaviours management strategies.
* Strong communication and crisis intervention skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with families, school personnel, and other professionals.
Preferred Skills:
* Certification in trauma-focused therapeutic approaches or behaviour management.
* Familiarity with evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviours in adolescents.
* Experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy or dialectical behaviour therapy.
To apply for this role:
* Must have 1 year UK experience working with 13 - 19 years olds or young adults who have challenging behaviour
* Musthave overseas police check if you have not worked in the UK for longer than 5 years
* Have an enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the update service or willing to process a new one through Prospero Health and Social
* Capable of providing references covering the last 5 years.
For further information please contact Marian at Prospero Health & Social Care on: to discuss the position further or Email:
Job number 1174533
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Company Details:
Prospero Health
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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