Company Description
At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action, and getting people into work.
Our Pan Merseyside Child Exploitation and Missing from Home services identify reasons for young people running away and provide support. Our services also prevent or stop child exploitation, raise awareness amongst young people, and provide training for professionals, parents, and carers.
Job Description
As a Service Coordinator, you will oversee the work of a small team of Caseworkers, ensuring they provide first-class support to young people who are at risk of child exploitation or who have been missing from home. You will assist the Service Manager in establishing strategic links with key partners and stakeholders to promote and enhance the service.
We are co-located within a multi-agency team tackling missing and child exploitation, offering a great opportunity to develop your networks and expertise within the sector.
The cases we work on are complex and challenging, but they make a difference in the lives of those accessing our services. We have completed over 1500 return home interviews, helping to prevent further missing episodes, and supported over 130 young people through tailored direct work.
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Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following skills, qualifications, and experience:
* Relevant professional qualification in youth/community work, social care, health, or education.
* Ability to manage across a wide geographical area, ensuring preventative and reactive services are provided to children and young people at risk.
* Management experience.
* Experience working directly with young people presenting with complex needs.
* Experience in managing casework, including assessment, action planning, and reviews.
* Ability to engage and work in partnership with external agencies to achieve outcomes.
* A full driving license and access to own vehicle with business use.
Additional Information
Salary: £31,980
Contract: Permanent
Location: This role can be based in Knowsley or St. Helens, with regular travel across the region.
Working arrangements: Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 9-5, with occasional evening and weekend work.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified; early application is advised.
At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunity and work daily to deliver our vision of a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, ensuring all individuals are properly checked.
If you are care experienced or a care leaver, Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with your application. Contact cath.forshaw@catch-22.org.uk for more information. This information will not be shared with the recruitment team. For more about the Propel Programme, see here and watch the animation here.
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