Youth At Risk Matrix (YARM) Practitioners

Posted 5th Feb, 2024
Location
Barking and Dagenham
Salary/rate
£37,443 – £39,264
Hours
Full-time
Working arrangements
Blended
Contract type
Permanent
Closing date
18th Feb, 2024
About the role

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.