About the Role
As Return Home Interview Manager, you will support the team to provide independent, high quality face-to-face support for vulnerable young people who have been missing from care, whether this takes place for first time and or if this happens regularly in order to minimise risk and reduce the number of incidents of young people going missing from home and care.
You will work closely alongside the Local Authority and wider professional network to understand the reasons that young people may be missing from home or care and identify strategies to minimise the risk. Your working time for this role is split 50% as a Senior Family Support Worker and 50% undertaking management responsibilities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click here
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The successful candidate will have:
1. A relevant vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or above (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, Youth & Community etc).
2. At least two years’ experience of working with young people and their families in a social care setting.
3. An understanding of the Children Act 1989 and knowledge of good safeguarding practice.
4. A good understanding of the social issues and challenges that young people face in society
5. Awareness of the risks facing young runaways, with particular regards to exploitation and trafficking (i.e. CSE and CCE)
6. Knowledge of agencies and resources relevant to supporting families and young people in crisis.
In return we offer:
7. Salary of up to £34,700 per annum depending on experience.
8. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
9. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
10. Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
11. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
12. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
13. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
14. Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
15. Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
16. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
17. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.