Prevention Worker
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Job Summary
- Conduct assessments of young people referred to the YJS Prevention Team
- Develop and deliver targeted interventions to address anti-social behavior
- Manage and coordinate a caseload ensuring effective prioritization and safeguarding standards
- Build positive relationships with young people and their families to encourage engagement
- Provide mentoring advice and guidance to support behavioral change and re-engagement
- Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners including social care education and health services
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and case reviews
- Prepare and deliver reports to support planning and decision-making
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on YOT systems
- Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding duties and relevant legislation
- Promote restorative approaches and evidence-based interventions
- Participate in team meetings supervision and ongoing training
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience supporting individuals with challenging behavior or anti-social behavior
- Experience working within a multi-agency or partnership setting
- Experience in case management or support planning
- Knowledge or experience of the youth justice system (desirable)
- Experience working in youth services social care or criminal justice settings (desirable)
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
- Understanding of the criminal justice system for young people
- Knowledge of restorative justice and evidence-based practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and build trust with young people and families
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
- Proficient in IT systems and record-keeping
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
- Empathetic patient and resilient approach
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
- Proactive and solution-focused mindset
- Committed to equality diversity and inclusion
- Professional reliable and able to maintain confidentiality
- Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
- Role includes travel evening and weekend working
- Fast-paced community-focused environment
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Requirements: Experience & Skills Required Essential Experience Experience working within Housing Benefits or a similar welfare benefits environment. Experience interpreting and applying benefit legislation and guidance. Experience in quality assurance checking or auditing of claims. Experience working with financial data and returns. Desirable Experience Experience completing Housing Benefit subsidy claims/returns. Experience working with auditors or supporting audit processes. Local authority or public sector experience. Essential Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good understanding of Housing Benefit subsidy rules and compliance requirements. Ability to interpret complex legislation and apply it in practice. Strong communication skills to provide constructive feedback and guidance to colleagues. Ability to work independently and manage deadlines. Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths. Relevant experience in Housing Benefits administration or subsidy work. Desirable Professional qualification in Revenues and Benefits or related field. Training or certification in Housing Benefit subsidy and compliance. --- Performance Measures Accuracy of Housing Benefit assessments and compliance with legislation. Timely and accurate completion of subsidy returns. Improvement in subsidy income and reduction in errors. Positive audit outcomes and reduced risk exposure. Identification and development of staff through quality assurance processes. Additional Information A valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this role. We pay on a bi-weekly basis. Working hours per week: 37. Location: Northampton.
