As part of a multi-agency approach to harm outside the home and transitional safeguarding a primary aim of the exploitation integrated detached team is to create greater safety and support for young people in the community.
Through establishing positive relationships with young people, the exploitation integrated detached team will develop an understanding of the needs, aspirations, interests and worries of young people with a focus on supporting young people to access services which can help to meet these needs as part of a reaching out to bring back approach. Also, working in partnership with other services for young people where appropriate to take out specific services and information to young people not accessing those services to help reduce harm.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people.
To support and work in partnerships to maximise the opportunities for young people.
Working directly with young people to support their personal and social development, improved emotional well-being and resilience and reduce barriers to access positive life choices, learning and employment and prevent escalation to specialist services.
To promote and develop the active involvement of young people in the design and evaluation of services and ensure young people have voice and influence, actively seek their views support their decision making.
To promote and develop the voice and influence of young people and to actively seek their views and support their decision making.
To work with colleagues from a range of services, as part of the locality Early Help Delivery Model, to improve outcomes for young people.
To ensure that risks are minimised, and that risks and safety issues are reported to the Senior Youth Work Lead.
Acts as a champion for young peoples participation, voice and influence and promoting a positive profile of young people.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on LBTH Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health & safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Councils Corporate H&S policy.
Knowledge
A knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Knowledge of the issues which impact on young people and the current issues faced in a multi-cultural area.
Knowledge of local strategies to improve the outcomes for children, young people and families across Tower Hamlets
Qualifications
& Experience
A recognised JNC Youth Work Qualification (NVQ 2 or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to obtain a youth work qualification and training for development in the post within six months.
Building positive relationships with young people.
Working in and developing partnerships
Experience of work in an inner urban area, with complex social needs and disadvantage.
Developing targeted youth work which meets the needs of vulnerable young people
Involving young people in service design, delivery, and feedback.
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