Young Person’s Practitioner Location: Southampton Contract: Initial 3-month temporary contract Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: £21 per hour (umbrella) (£19 PAYE an hour) Southampton City Council are seeking a dedicated and passionate Young Person’s Practitioner to join their Young People’s Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people at risk of exploitation, family breakdown or involvement in criminality. About the Role You will be part of a multi-agency, creative, and child-centred team delivering early intervention and targeted support to young people and their families. Working alongside social workers, education providers, and police partners, you will help disrupt risk, promote safety, and support young people in achieving positive outcomes. This role includes a mix of case-holding and joint work, providing direct interventions to young people and their network to strengthen relationships, enhance resilience, promote community safety and reduce harm. Key Responsibilities Provide tailored support to young people at risk of exploitation, offending, missing episodes or placement/family breakdown Deliver direct interventions using evidence-based and systemic practice Co-work with social workers and partner agencies to support robust and meaningful care plans Build supportive and effective relationships with families, carers, schools, polic...