About The Role
We are excited to announce an opportunity for sessional workers to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service (BYJS) in delivering intervention programmes and engaging activities for children who are open to the Youth Justice Service.
As a sessional worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children to access a range of positive activities, either in small groups or on an individual basis. This will include providing practical support in transporting children safely to their activities and delivering high-quality interventions, using a trauma informed approach to support children to achieve an increase in self-esteem and confidence to assist them to build aspirations and resilience.
This is a rewarding chance to help guide and inspire young people, offering them meaningful experiences that can shape their futures.
The position requires a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week, flexibility is important, as there will likely be times when additional hours are necessary, including the possibility of working on occasional Saturdays. Please keep in mind that the need for extra hours beyond the standard six per week is quite likely, so being adaptable to changing schedules will be essential.
We are looking for adaptable individuals who are eager to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to our supportive and dedicated team.
We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.
About you:
• Work experience within the Youth Justice or related field
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice legislation, evidence-based practice and effective methods of reducing offending behaviour within a child first framework
• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to consult with service users, identify needs and evaluate outcomes.
I f you are interested in having a conversation about the vacancy, please contact [email protected] and let us know what role you would like to discuss further. A member of the Senior Leadership Team will be in touch :
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About You
About Us
Help us to change children and young people's lives !
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.
Why Join Us?
• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.
Our Values
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.
We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.
Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.
Safeguarding
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.
The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.
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