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Casual Support Worker (Advocacy) - Youth Justice Services
| Posting date: | 08 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £15.35 to £15.61 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Includes 12.07% Holiday pay |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2024 |
| Location: | North Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCHA0534 |
Summary
About Us
North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking Casual Support Workers to join our Youth Justice Service, Junction 21, on an ad-hoc basis. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people who are at risk of offending or engaging in anti-social behaviour, including children in care or under child protection. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while working flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advocacy support to young people in care or subject to child protection plans.
Supporting the mentoring service and its delivery to children at risk of offending.
Completing return home from missing interviews for children in care
Supporting children on the Vanguard Pathway to access their communities, health and activities.
Work closely with the Youth Justice Service team to assess the needs of young people and deliver tailored support.
Liaise with parents, carers, and various agencies (e.g., police, social workers, health services) to ensure coordinated support.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting and working with young people from a variety of back grounds, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
6 months’ experience working directly with young people with challenging or anti-social behaviour.
Proven communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Professional background of working with young people at risk/vulnerable.
Experience of giving children a voice through advocacy or other support.
The flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel across the region.
Desirable Criteria:
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Understanding of the youth justice system
Experience of working with care experienced children
Benefits
Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
Collaborative, supportive team environment.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information:
For further information about the role, please contact, Steve Coggins, Mentoring and Advocacy Co-ordinator, at steve.coggins@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07776 170 028.
Important Information
Interview Date: Monday 28 October 2024.
We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking Casual Support Workers to join our Youth Justice Service, Junction 21, on an ad-hoc basis. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people who are at risk of offending or engaging in anti-social behaviour, including children in care or under child protection. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while working flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advocacy support to young people in care or subject to child protection plans.
Supporting the mentoring service and its delivery to children at risk of offending.
Completing return home from missing interviews for children in care
Supporting children on the Vanguard Pathway to access their communities, health and activities.
Work closely with the Youth Justice Service team to assess the needs of young people and deliver tailored support.
Liaise with parents, carers, and various agencies (e.g., police, social workers, health services) to ensure coordinated support.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting and working with young people from a variety of back grounds, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
6 months’ experience working directly with young people with challenging or anti-social behaviour.
Proven communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Professional background of working with young people at risk/vulnerable.
Experience of giving children a voice through advocacy or other support.
The flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel across the region.
Desirable Criteria:
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Understanding of the youth justice system
Experience of working with care experienced children
Benefits
Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
Collaborative, supportive team environment.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information:
For further information about the role, please contact, Steve Coggins, Mentoring and Advocacy Co-ordinator, at steve.coggins@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07776 170 028.
Important Information
Interview Date: Monday 28 October 2024.
We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.