Role Overview
(Children and Young Person) Caseworker at Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs – based in our Shipley office, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm. Hybrid working can be discussed.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for Children and Young People who have been victims of crime? If you have resilience, adaptability, and can work effectively with children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
* Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
* Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
* Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
* Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
* Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
* Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
* Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary‑deducted finance.
* Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
* Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
* Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
* Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
Role Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the CYP Service Model for supporting children and young people who have been affected by crime. Develop and deliver innovative interventions to address the needs of children and young people. Work closely with children and young people in the Service to involve them in service design, delivery and evaluation. Manage a caseload of up to 30 cases.
* Deliver support to young victims of crime using appropriate service guidance.
* Support the policy framework.
* Develop and enhance local key stakeholder relationships.
* Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
* Reduce the risk factors around the young people.
* Increase protective factors around the young person.
* Increase the young person's resilience levels.
About You
* Proven track record of successfully delivering services for children and young people and successful youth engagement in a comparable role within a service‑driven organisation of comparable size, scope and complexity.
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to children and young people.
* Understanding and commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
* Experience building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
* Understanding of the current issues for children and young people affected by or experiencing crime, domestic abuse and relationship abuse.
* Knowledge of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements.
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Victim's Rights, awareness of the impact of crime including witnesses attending court and giving evidence.
About Us
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims and where victims have stronger rights, better support, and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. We are committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential short‑listing criteria. We look forward to hearing from you.
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