Some key information
* Flexible working available, using a hybrid model - working from home and your contracted work base. Your work base is open to discussion.
* 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Target interventions and a support packages to children in mainstream secondary schools who are at risk of multiple temporary exclusions, or managed moves due to reasons associated with violence or exploitation.
* Fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2026. (For secondments, please discuss this with your current Line Manager before applying and obtain their approval).
What will I be doing?
We're working to improve the lives of Children and young people in Somerset – and you'll be a key part of that.
You will:
* work within the Youth Offending Service and alongside the Somerset Violence Reduction Unit to keep children safely in school wherever possible.
* target interventions and support packages to children in mainstream secondary schools who are at risk of multiple temporary exclusions, or managed moves due to reasons associated with violence or exploitation.
This may include but is not limited to those where concerns are raised regarding weapon possession or substance misuse either in school or the community.
Young people identified through Education Safeguarding and the Violence Reduction Unit will be offered the opportunity to address risk factors and motivations that led to their situation.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:
* a minimum 5 A – C grades at GCSE, level 4 – 7 or equivalent which should include English and Maths.
* a relevant vocational qualification (or significant acquired knowledge equal to) at a minimum of Level 3 NVQ, together with evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant professional field.
* a willingness to engage in ongoing training, development and supervision.
* experience and skills in working with children and young people on both a one to one basis and in a group work setting.
* experience working in a relevant field – to include (but not limited to) youth work, probation, education, health or criminal justice.
* a working knowledge of primary legislation relation to youth criminal justice.
We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Anything else I should know?
The salary range for this role is £28,598 - £32,061 per annum
For any questions or an informal chat about the role, please contact Paul Turnham-Coombes, Education Inclusion Team Leader(Prevent) on or call
Please note this role requires access to a vehicle with business insurance as some of your time will be spent in the community completing direct interventions with children, young people and families.
We may offer interviews ahead of the closing date.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.
DBS information
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
Job Reference: SCC05862