Young Persons Practitioner

Young Persons Practitioner
Salary: circa 28000 per annum
Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time 37 hours per week

Closing date for applications is midnight of Tuesday 12^th May and interviews are scheduled to take place on 21^st and 22^nd May

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15000 national retailers

At Action for Children we offer more than just a job. Join us and youll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

Were really excited to be recruiting multiple Young Persons Practitioners to support young people aged 1118 who may be vulnerable to criminal exploitation. The role centres on providing intensive onetoone support that helps young people move towards positive pathways such as education training and employment. This is delivered through multiagency partnership work group sessions and individual interventions contributing to a growing evidence base on what works to divert young people away from crime.

Youll be working with some of the most atrisk young people in their communities so confidence in risk assessments and contextual safeguarding will be valuable. Strong engagement and communication skills are essential as youll also support families and help maintain a welcoming environment where young people feel comfortable to drop in and connect with caseworkers.

Our service has a strong track record of building trusting relationships with young people and families. When engagement takes time we work closely with parents carers and siblings to build trust within the family which often leads to meaningful engagement from the young person.

About the Service

Action for Children has recently been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver our Criminally Exploited Children Support Service across Scotland England and Wales. The service offers Targeted support to 11-18year olds who may be at risk of or coerced into involvement with serious offending and criminal activity.

We work closely with Local Authorities West Yorkshire Police and Education partners to intervene early and reduce the risk and impact of criminal exploitation. As part of a multiagency strategy with Leeds City Council our service provides intensive onetoone support group work and engaging diversionary activities that help young people build confidence develop new skills and reconnect with education training or employment.

At the heart of our approach is a belief in every young persons potential and a commitment to helping them feel safe valued and empowered to make positive choices.

What you do could make a difference

Some key responsibilities of the Young Persons Practitioner role are;

• Working in partnership with the local authority youth justice services and Police

• Providing 1-2-1 support for young people involved in or at risk of offending.

• Supporting the young people with issues they may face around relationships emotional wellbeing peer pressure exploitation substance misuse and other relevant issues

• Provide young people with coping mechanisms and support in their often chaotic and challenging lives.

• Offering practical support and mentoring to young people around basic life skills employability and building their resilience.

• Building trust rapport and being a constant in the lives of the young person providing them with the skills and abilities to make effective decisions in life.

• Provide group activities and outdoor programmes to assist young people.

Lets talk about you

Our job description for the Young Persons Practitioner covers the main requirements but the following skills would also be a real advantage;

• Experience working within a multi-agency environment such as social care early years or health services with a strong understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Background in supporting individuals who have offended or are at risk of offending.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Experience managing cases in line with agreed procedures including completing assessments planning and reviews to support positive outcomes.
• Strong communication skills especially in engaging with young people and actively listening to their voices.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Relevant lived experience.

Why Action for Children

Every child should have a loving home food warmth the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with lifes challenges. But too many children dont. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience youll help us change that where it really matters.

Weve been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lots changed since 1869. But what children really need hasnt. So as long as children need us well be here.

Will you join us

Contact:Laura McCarthy atquoting reference 12895

Diversity equality and inclusion

We work hard to create an inclusive environment. One where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together with skills like yours were capable of amazing things.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from people with Black Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children.

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