About this role
Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Job Title: Trauma Stabilisation Worker
Location: Based in Hove. Unfortunately there is no step free access available at this service.
Salary: £31,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 8 hours a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and resident needs.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Trauma Stabilisation Worker to join our team based in Hove. In this role, you will support women who have experienced significant trauma and multiple disadvantages, including domestic and sexual violence, exploitation, homelessness, mental ill-health and substance use.
As a Trauma Stabilisation Worker, you will deliver person-centred support and structured interventions to help residents manage trauma, build emotional regulation skills and develop coping strategies to support recovery and housing stability. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to maintain a trauma-informed, psychologically informed environment that promotes safety, consistency and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Support residents experiencing trauma, mental ill-health, substance use, homelessness and complex needsDeliver structured 1:1 trauma stabilisation interventions and maintain a manageable caseloadHelp residents build emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence to sustain housing and move forward positivelyCreate and review personalised support plans through one-to-one work, group sessions, and multi agency collaborationRecognise and respond to risks, including safeguarding concerns and deterioration in mental healthPlan and deliver trauma-informed group activities and contribute to house meetingsWork collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide joined up supportKeep accurate, timely records and maintain high standards of case management and confidentialitySupport residents in crisis while maintaining clear professional boundariesLone working is part of the role, with support from a wider team About You
We’re looking for an empathetic and resilient individual who understands the impact of trauma and the challenges faced by women with multiple and complex needs. You will have experience supporting people affected by issues such as domestic abuse, mental ill-health, homelessness, and substance use. You will be confident delivering structured support, including one-to-one interventions and group work and be able to engage individuals who may be in distress or disengaged from services.
You’ll be proactive, organised, and able to manage a varied workload, while working collaboratively within a team. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves.
Due to the nature of this service, it is an occupational requirement that the postholder is femaleBe compassionate, non judgmental and trauma informed in your approachUnderstand safeguarding, risk management and professional boundariesAbility to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs; Maintaining accurate records.Be committed to supporting residents to achieve their goals and independenceAlignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer:
25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of serviceEmployer Pension ContributionEligibility to register with Blue Light Discount CardAccess to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and moreReflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at workTraining and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plansEmployee Assistance Programme, including counsellingLife Assurance SchemeCycle-to-work schemeAnnual Staff AwardsEDI Ambassador programme Additional Information
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