Resilience Worker Youth Justice Link Worker
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
This exciting new role has been developed to act as a lead between CGL and YJS and co-locate between both services as and if needed. You will liaise with Youth Justice Service regularly and effectively ensuring a good joint-working relationship between CGL and YJS and to further develop and improve sustainable pathways from YJS into drug and alcohol service.
The postholder will work with young people up to the age of 18 who are known to West Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) and in need of a drug and alcohol treatment. You will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and act as a link person between YJS and CGL service.
In this role you will support the effective referrals for structured support in relation to drug and alcohol use when appropriate and needed and through utilising a young person-centred approach ensure the needs and wishes of young people are kept at the centre. With this children and young people will be empowered to reduce risks and increase resilience.
Where: Worthing West Sussex
Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range: 27861.26 - 32002.35*
* Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Act as a lead between CGL and YJS and co-locate between CGL and YJS as and if needed.
- Liaise with Youth Justice Service regularly and effectively ensuring a good joint-working relationship between CGL and YJS.
- Further develop and improve sustainable pathways from YJS into drug and alcohol service.
- Represent CGL at relevant multi-agency meetings.
About you:
- Knowledge of the Criminal Justice Systems in relation to young people up to the age of 18.
- Good knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
- Experience of multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions.
- Knowledge of current legislation surrounding young people and young adults.
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.
- Experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment.
- Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people.
- Have a valid UK driving licence and a use of own car to work flexibly across different sites in West Sussex as required.
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days.
- Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training career development & progression opportunities
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
