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, class assemblies and one to one sessions with young people referred by secondary school provisions and other partners that also includes a focus on those children transitioning into secondary education. We also offer consultation and some 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 schools and education providers and 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.
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 larger groups of students such as school assemblies. 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 advise and support them when needed to identify the target group. You will have a minimum of NVQ level 3 in youth and community studies or equivalent.
We are putting the heart back into social work, supported by our relational practice model where we ensure the child’s lived experience takes centre stage.
Ours is a culture of high support, high expectations and fair challenge. 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, £2.5k Recruitment and £2.5k Retention Allowance, generous pension and relocation package, annual leave up to 31 days, excellent opportunities for career progression, whether you want to broaden your experience as a social worker or step into management, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing. We are currently reviewing our pay and benefits offer. The details in this advert reflect the offer that is in place at the time of this recruitment campaign.