Overview
Case Worker - Mental Health (West Yorkshire) at Catch22. The role provides one-to-one tailored support to young people, working collaboratively as part of a multi-agency team within the County Lines Support and Rescue Service.
Responsibilities
* Provide appropriate end-to-end support and interventions to a pre-defined caseload of young people and their families involved in County Lines activity, with referrals made through effective assessment, care planning, and risk management.
* Proactively assess and manage caseload risks, escalating where necessary through safeguarding procedures, and adapt case management frequency and methods to reflect individual needs.
* Ensure the diverse needs and aspirations of all service users are considered in service planning and delivery, enabling them to fulfil their potential.
* Liaise effectively with local partner organisations and other relevant agencies to ensure referrals, care, risk management, and smooth transitions.
Qualifications
* Good ICT skills, with experience of using data recording and data collation systems.
* Experience of working with young people and their families identified as vulnerable or with complex needs, preferably in a community setting.
* Experience of inter-agency working, preferably with Children's and Family Services/Youth Justice Services/Youth Services.
* Knowledge of issues around risk and vulnerability amongst young people.
* Desirable: Relevant qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., youth, community, health and social care, management).
Other Details
* Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum
* Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements available where service delivery allows
* Rescue Service requires designated staff to be on-call until 10pm on a rota system
* This role requires access to a car and a full manual driving licence
* Travel across the regional area and occasional evening and weekend work
Additional Information
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified; early application is advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion and are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices. We provide a mentor for care experienced/care leaver applicants. For more information about the Propel Programme and a candidate guide, please refer to the provided links or contact the listed email.
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