Job Title: Urgent Children Support Workers Needed!
Company: Prospero Health and Social Care
Shift Types: 7 - 12 hour days + Part-time and Full Time Roles
Settings: Residential Schools and Children's Residential Homes
Main Duties and Responsibilities:路 Conduct thorough assessments to identify trauma-related issues and challenging behaviours in teenagers. 路 Dealing with young people with medium to high-risk support. 路 Develop and implement individualised service plans in collaboration with families, incorporating trauma-informed and behaviour management strategies. 路 Provide immediate support during crises, utilising trauma-informed and de-escalation techniques. 路 Develop and implement behaviour support plans, incorporating positive reinforcement and evidence-based interventions. 路 Work closely with families to understand the dynamics of trauma and challenging behaviours. 路 Provide education to families on trauma, its impact on behaviour, and effective strategies for fostering a positive and structured home environment. 路 Advocate for adolescents and their families to ensure access to appropriate services, including mental health resources, educational support, and specialised programs. 路 Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to create a holistic support network. 路 Facilitate individual and group sessions to build coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. 路 Implement trauma-focused therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each teenager. 路 Maintain accurate and confidential documentation, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Qualifications:路 Substantial experience working with teenagers who have experienced trauma and challenging behaviours. 路 Proficiency in trauma-informed care and behaviours management strategies. 路 Strong communication and crisis intervention skills. 路 Ability to collaborate effectively with families, school personnel, and other professionals. Preferred Skills: 路 Certification in trauma-focused therapeutic approaches or behaviour management. 路 Familiarity with evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviours in adolescents. 路 Experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy or dialectical behaviour therapy.
To apply for this role:路 Must have 1 year UK experience working with 13 - 19 years olds or young adults who have challenging behaviour 路 Must have overseas police check if you have not worked in the UK for longer than 5 years 路 Have an enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the update service or willing to process a new one through Prospero Health and Social 路 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:
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