3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose:
To provide prevention and early intervention support for vulnerable young people aged 10–18. The post-holder will work with multi-agency partners, acting as Lead Professional where required, to plan and deliver targeted interventions. They will also deliver evidence-based personal and social development opportunities to support positive outcomes for young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage with young people to assess and address social, emotional, educational, and personal development needs.
* Design and deliver tailored one-to-one or group work interventions based on evidence-based practice.
* Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard.
* Collaborate with families, schools, and community agencies to coordinate support.
* Deliver rostered detached youth work with caseload and other young people.
* Build relationships with local community providers.
* Represent the service at multi-agency meetings, forums, and events.
* Manage time effectively to achieve objectives and targets.
* Maintain professional knowledge of local and national initiatives.
* Develop a lead area of specialism within the service.
* Manage a personal caseload, maintaining records and providing sustained support.
* Work with families in a whole-family approach, including referrals and assessments.
* Coordinate access to education, training, and community support.
* Supervise Youth Support Workers, providing guidance on best practice and casework.
* Support recruitment, induction, and training where required.
* Contribute to the delivery of Youth Offending Service objectives and youth service performance targets.
* Ensure the safety of young people and staff in line with Council policies.
* Comply with safeguarding procedures and child protection standards.
* Deliver services in line with equal opportunities policies.
* Promote active engagement with the community to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Requirements:
* Working with young people aged 10–18 in a multi-cultural urban environment.
* Experience of one-to-one and group work with disengaged or vulnerable young people.
* Knowledge of safeguarding systems and referral processes.
* Ability to build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based interventions.
* Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
* Proficient in ICT for communication, record-keeping, and reporting.
* Mentoring and supervision of staff (desirable).
* Core principles of youth work and evidence-based practice.
* Health & Safety, safeguarding, and child protection standards.
* Understanding of youth-related issues such as anti-social behaviour, exploitation, substance misuse, mental health, and gang involvement.
* JNC-recognised professional youth work qualification or equivalent.
* Commitment to continuing professional development.
* Ability to work evenings (up to 4 per week) and alternating weekends.
* Willingness to travel and work across various locations.
* Capacity to work outdoors and engage young people in street-based settings.