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Early Intervention Coordinator - Solihull (12mth Contract *with possibility of an extension*), Birmingham
Client: St Basils
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 068975f14ec0
Job Views: 3
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 18TH APRIL 2024
Job Title: Early Intervention Coordinator (12 month contract) *with possibility of an extension*
Reports to: Team Leader
Hours of work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist young people in improving their life skills through designing and implementing life and social skills programmes in individual and group settings.
* Run a weekly drop-in center to offer early help and advice to young people and their families, and signpost to relevant support agencies.
* Set up and deliver outreach sessions with partner agencies, being the first point of contact for referrals.
* Develop and implement partnership working across public, voluntary, and community sectors to provide integrated support including housing advice and assistance.
* Monitor and review joint working arrangements, providing feedback on outcomes and performance.
* Provide advice and support to stakeholders such as Service Heads, Social Workers, Youth Offending Service, health services, and housing providers.
* Develop and deliver training to partnership agencies about the service and promote an integrated approach to early help.
* Work closely with organizations to provide holistic multi-agency responses to housing and support needs.
* Carry out homelessness prevention work, liaising with landlords and families, using mediation techniques where appropriate.
* Manage and prioritize caseloads, evaluate cases, and coordinate with other services.
* Safeguard young people and vulnerable adults, escalating concerns as needed, and conducting inter-agency referrals.
* Ensure early help services are accessible, inform relevant parties of outcomes, and provide follow-up support.
* Attend panel and case conference meetings as required.
* Stay updated on legislative changes and new developments related to young people and early help resources.
* Submit monthly reports on service activities and outcomes, including feedback and impact measurement.
* Encourage young people to participate in life skills programs and achieve qualifications.
* Motivate engagement in education, training, and employment, providing support for progress and problem-solving.
* Refer young people to work experience and employment opportunities, establishing links with training providers and employers.
* Identify additional resources and services suitable for the client group.
* Maintain accurate records of support plans, progress, and case notes.
* Conduct holistic risk and needs assessments, developing support and risk management plans.
* Support young people's development of positive family and support networks.
* Assist in preparing young people for settled accommodation and ongoing support.
* Be available for regular support sessions, respond to crises, and ensure safeguarding.
* Promote participation of young people in their support plans and service management.
* Facilitate access to other support services and ensure benefit claims are maintained.
* Organize and accompany young people to appointments as needed.
* Be flexible with hours, including out-of-hours support and emergency cover.
* Work collaboratively within the team, including supporting volunteers, trainees, and students.
* Assist in preparing accommodation, including some cleaning duties, and support induction of new staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
* NVQ 4 or above in Advice & Guidance, Health and Social Care, Youth Work, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
* NVQ Level 5, or working towards, in Advice & Guidance, Health and Social Care, Youth Work, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
ROLE EXPERIENCE
* Experience working with young people in settings such as Youth Work, Residential, Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education, or Housing.
* Experience of inter-agency working and delivering training/briefings across partnerships.
* Minimum 2 years of mediation experience working one-on-one with young people and families to prevent homelessness.
* Experience working with volunteers and students.
* Experience designing referral pathways and coordinating multi-agency partnerships.
* Experience developing and sustaining partnerships.
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