About this job
The Adolescent and Youth Justice Service is an established team that focuses on the contextual issues that exist for young people. We have brought together a range of provision including the preventative arm of the service that delivers high quality and engaging sessions with young people identified as being at risk of being exploited or potentially entering the criminal justice system.
This ‘At risk’ matrix work includes group work, and one to one sessions with young people referred by a range of agencies who may be on the peripheries of being exploited or involved in criminality. The work also includes some groupwork and training for professionals and parents.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new way, focusing on engaging young people and thinking creatively.
You will develop strong links with a range of partners in the statutory and community sector to help meet the needs of young person.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role where you will need to work under pressure and develop great relationships. You will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic multi agency team that includes youth justice workers, exploitation social workers as well as a range of partner agencies that are leading the way in safeguarding our vulnerable and exploited adolescents.
Some evening and weekend working will be expected as part of this role
Special requirements for this post
DBS
About you
You must have a passion for working with adolescents and be able to think creatively and respond to their needs, engaging them in a way that is helpful for them whilst also maintaining professional boundaries
You will be skilled in delivering one to one and groupwork sessions. You will also have the ability to deliver educative sessions to a wider audience which may include parents and other professionals as well as young people.
You should be able to motivate, encourage, support, and engage young people as well as complete written assessments and intervention plans to manage the identified issues.
You should be able to work collaboratively in a multi-agency team and to share information appropriately, both within the Adolescent and Youth Justice Service and with partner agencies.
You will be expected to build close relationships with schools and partners and advise and support them when needed to identify any potential target group.
You will have a minimum of a Diploma/Degree in Youth Work/Teaching or Social care qualification or approved equivalents
About us
We are putting the heart back into our work with children, young people, and their families, supported by our relational practice model, we ensure the child’s lived experience takes centre stage. We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families. In return we offer a competitive pay package generous pension package, annual leave up to 30 days.
The authority is presently operating a dispersed way of working, you will be working from home as well as the office, visiting children in venues such as their homes, schools, police custody and other identified safe locations. You will receive frequent staff supervision and guidance and you will receive both internal and external training to enhance your skills and personal development.