About The Job
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Somerset Youth Justice Team for a dynamic full-time Intervention Worker to deliver a high quality service to those affected by youth crime.
* Flexible working available, using a hybrid model in line with the needs of the service – working from home and your contracted work base.
* The post will be covering the West of the county. Your work base will be in Bridgwater.
* 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* 37 hours per week.
* Fixed term until 31/03/2027.
We cannot offer sponsorship for this role. You must already have the right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship.
What will I be doing?
* Complete a number of assessments to reflect individual circumstances (including, where appropriate, mental health, speech and language and assessment of risk of harm and vulnerability).
* Ensure that the supervision of children and young people is as effective as possible; deliver a range of interventions and activities as identified through assessment.
* Keep accurate and timely records and provide information, written assessments, reports and statements to support other service professionals. In specific circumstances, to present reports to the Courts and Referral panels to enable Magistrates and Judges to make judicial decisions.
* Deliver services in accordance with Youth Justice National Standards.
* Actively engage children and young people to overcome challenges to participation in interventions and programmes.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
* A minimum 5 A–C grades at GCSE, level 4–7 or equivalent which should include English and Maths.
* A relevant vocational qualification (or equivalent acquired knowledge) 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 relating to youth criminal justice.
What's in it for me?
* 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.
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
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