Service area: CYP Support and Safeguarding
We are currently recruiting a fixed term Intensive Family Coordinator who can think outside the box, has a can‑do attitude, and an ability to work creatively to support children and families within our Targeted Intensive Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our "Making a Change service" which is a multidisciplinary team for young people who are presenting a high level of vulnerability and who are at particular risk of harm from sexual and criminal exploitation and/or going missing.
You, alongside our social care colleagues, will work with our young people and families to build strong relationships and look at intensive intervention based on their individual needs. This could include support with education, employment or safeguarding within the family and community. You will be keen to challenge stereotypical ways of working and find creative ways to support young people and families.
The role will include collaborative working with our partners such as Humberside Police, Youth Justice Service, Anti‑Social Behaviour teams and voluntary sectors to safeguard our young people, offer disruption and provide positive opportunities within the community.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver intensive family support and safeguarding interventions for children and young people at high risk of sexual and child criminal exploitation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, young people and families, and work with service users to deliver positive outcomes.
• Deliver outcome based change in childrens families and keep the child at the centre of all work.
• Work with Humberside Police, Youth Justice Service, Anti-Social Behaviour teams and voluntary sectors to safeguard young people and offer disruption and positive opportunities in the community.
• Support and supervise staff as required to facilitate working in line with organisational programmes, policies and targets.
• Deliver outcomes for service users and service partners within the time frame required and check and sign outputs as required.
• Work collaboratively with other sectors to ensure best outcomes for children and young people in a broad range of settings and working at a level that demonstrates technical, specialised practice and knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with other sectors to deliver training, learning and knowledge to children and young people in multi-disciplinary settings.
Qualifications
The right candidate will have a proven track record of working with those children and families with highly complex needs, who are educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. We are looking for an energetic, creative, and experienced practitioner who can demonstrate tenacity and enthusiasm in making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. You will have a well‑developed knowledge of Signs of Safety and have a working knowledge of restorative practice, social pedagogy, and systemic practice. You will have an in depth understanding and experience of working with children, young people, and their networks, as well as a demonstrable commitment to the values of family involvement, relational approaches, and empowerment.
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to demonstrate a high level of motivation and can work independently, with skills in working within timescales and with conflicting priorities.
This is not a 9‑5 Job and individuals will be required to work flexibly ensuring we deliver support 7 days a week working 1 in 4 weekends.
Benefits
Regular reflective supervision with a focus on your wellbeing, your development, and what is working well.
Strong management support at all levels.
A service wide commitment to celebrating best practice and practice strengths.
A service wide commitment to promoting wellbeing and support.
Model of Practice – Stronger Together
We have created a bespoke practice model that reflects and connects our vision, our value base and our behaviour as one East Riding of Yorkshire approach to working with children, young people and their families, which is nurtured and grown from within East Riding of Yorkshire CYPSSS and owned by our workforce.
Our Stronger Together approach is strengths based, solution‑focused, and relational recognising that the very best work with families takes place within the context of excellent, collaborative relationships.
Applying for the role
Apply by completing the online application form. Ensure the application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria from the employee specification. CVs will not be accepted for this vacancy.
Travel
Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.
DBS/Medical check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.
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