Return Home Interview Worker
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Job Summary
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
The Return Home Interview Worker will undertake face-to-face Return Home Interviews with children and young people following a missing episode. The role aims to understand the reasons for going missing identify risks and safeguarding concerns ensure the young persons voice is heard and contribute to reducing the likelihood of repeat missing episodes and associated harm. The post sits within the Atlas Service at the front door of Childrens Social Care and works closely with families social workers and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Return Home Interviews with children and young people following missing episodes in line with statutory guidance and local procedures
Build positive trusting relationships with children and young people to enable meaningful engagement
Explore and understand the reasons for missing experiences whilst missing and risks both inside and outside the home
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns including exploitation substance misuse peer associations and education-related risks
Work collaboratively with parents/carers social workers and partner agencies to reduce the risk of repeat missing episodes
Provide advice guidance and information to young people and families around safety planning and available support services
Advocate for children and young people ensuring their views wishes and feelings are clearly recorded and shared appropriately
Complete assessments reports and case records accurately and to a high standard within agreed timescales
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and represent the Atlas Service when required
Work flexibly across office community and home-working arrangements including mandatory office attendance days
Requirements
Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people including those with complex needs
Ability to engage effectively with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of safeguarding legislation policies and procedures relating to children and young people
Confidence working with risk outside the home including missing episodes exploitation and contextual safeguarding
Experience of undertaking interviews visits assessments and writing professional reports
Strong communication organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
Experience of conducting Return Home Interviews
Experience of working within Childrens Social Care or related services
Understanding of contextual safeguarding and peer group dynamics
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Copywriting
- Child Protective Services
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
