The Havens Adolescent Advocate
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-1218 |
Summary
Provide short to medium term trauma-informed support to adolescents aged 1319 following an FME or professional referral. Conduct timely post-FME welfare contact with clients. Manage a varied caseload, including welfare checks, risk and needs assessments, and development of tailored care plans. Coordinate follow-up care, including medical and sexual health aftercare. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, making timely referrals to external agencies and the Trusts safeguarding team. Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across health, social care, education, and criminal justice sectors. Maintain and update CYP databases to ensure accurate case management. Attend internal and external multidisciplinary and interagency meetings to advocate for young peoples needs. Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust and medico-legal standards. Support service delivery by maintaining databases, processing referrals, and managing enquiries. Uphold client privacy, dignity, and respect for cultural, religious, and social diversity. Consider complex needsincluding mental health, substance misuse, and learning difficultieswhen assessing and planning care. Have experience supporting children and young people in trauma informed settings. Demonstrate knowledge of adolescent development, sexual health, and the impacts of sexual violence. Join a service that promotes and supports personal and professional development. Communicate effectively and compassionately with young people, families, caregivers, and professionals. Have experience working with clients facing multiple disadvantages, including substance misuse, learning needs, or mental health challenges. Operate within a defined scope of practice, seeking senior guidance and supervision as required. Take accountability for your practice and commit to ongoing professional development, including participation in training and competency assessments. Be flexible, organised, and committed to delivering high standards of care. Engage in regular training, supervision, and professional development to maintain competence and confidence in the role.