Job Description
As a Service Coordinator you will oversee the work of a small team of Caseworkers, ensuring they provide first class support to young people who are at risk of child exploitation or who have for a time been missing from home. In addition, you will assist the Service Manager to establish strategic links in the area with key partners and other stakeholders, with a view to promoting and continually enhancing the service.
We are co-located within a multi-agency team, tackling missing and child exploitation, so you'll have a great opportunity to develop your networks and expertise within the sector.
The cases that we work on are complex and challenging, but are making a difference in the lives of those that access our services. We've completed over 1500 return home interviews, helping to prevent further missing episodes. We've also supported over 130 young people through a programme of direct work, tailored to their individual needs.
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Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following skills, qualifications and experience:
* Relevant professional qualification in youth/community work, social care, health or education.
* Able to manage across a wide geographical area ensuring, preventative and reactive services are provided to children and young people at risk.
* Management experience
* Experience of working directly with young people presenting with complex needs.
* Experience in managing casework, including assessment, action planning and reviews.
* Ability to engage and work in partnership with a variety of external agencies to achieve agreed outcomes.
* A full driving licence and access to own vehicle with business use.
Additional Information
Salary: £31,980
Contract: Permanent
Location: This role can be based in either our Knowsley or St. Helens office, with regular travel across the region required.
Working arrangements: Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 9-5, but there is occasional requirement for evening and weekend work.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
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Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver, Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please contact cath.forshaw@catch-22.org.uk if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme, please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here .