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:
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