Family Liaison Youth Worker Job in Warwick with Sponsorship | Start Sooner, Apply Now

Location
Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 to 30,162 per year

About South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
They’ve been quietly transforming mental health support for children and young people across Warwickshire. At South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, they believe early emotional support changes everything. Every role here matters. And in this one, you’ll play a key part in helping young people and families navigate some of life’s toughest moments with dignity, hope, and strength.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
• Meaningful work where you can help improve mental health outcomes
• Supportive work environment with multidisciplinary teams
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and early intervention methods
• Flexibility to grow through professional development and CPD options

Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject or proven equivalent experience
• Experience supporting children, young people, and families in emotional or crisis situations
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and family dynamics
• Excellent verbal and written communication with people of all ages
• Confident in using a range of communication styles, including non-verbal approaches
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and empathetic by nature
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends when needed

Salary Details

This is a Band 4 role offering between 27,485 and 30,162 GBP annually, aligned with NHS Agenda for Change pay structures.

About the Role

This isn’t just a liaison role, it’s about standing in the gap when young people and their families are most vulnerable. As a Family Liaison Youth Worker, you’ll work side by side with the Paediatric Crisis Lead Nurse to deliver emotional and practical support to children and young people facing mental health challenges.

Whether it’s helping them build resilience, connect with services, or just be heard in the right way, you’ll be a vital part of their journey to recovery. Working across the acute hospital setting, you’ll help bridge gaps between families, clinical teams, and external support services.

If you’re looking for impactful work, and a role where your empathy and initiative genuinely change lives, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CYP (Children and Young People) in emotional distress while keeping their families engaged and informed
• Build trust-based relationships with service users and act as a point of consistency
• Collaborate with paediatric nurses, mental health leads, and external agencies to create safe care plans
• Promote emotional wellbeing and early intervention strategies
• Safeguard CYP in line with legal frameworks and internal protocols
• Document and communicate observations effectively to multidisciplinary teams
• Stay informed on support services, thrive models, and trauma-informed practice to guide your approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires an enhanced DBS check due to direct contact with vulnerable children and young people.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances.

Employer Details

• Company Name: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
• Contact: Available via NHS Jobs portal

Reference Number
Not specified

How To Apply
The need is real and the impact is immediate. If this feels like a role you could own, apply now and bring your support where it matters most.