Social Worker - Youth Offending Team
- Employer
- Essex County Council
- Location
- England, Essex, Basildon
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 19 Jan 2021
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- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Children's Services
- Job role
- Social Worker
- Contract Type
- Full time
Social Worker - Youth Offending Team
Permanent, Full Time
£30,906 to £42,254 per annum
Location: Basildon
Closing date: 12th January 2021Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.The role Youth Offending Social Workers work to reduce offending by young people, working closely with family, schools and other relevant key agencies to address the factors leading to offending and representing the Youth Offending Service at relevant multiagency forums to secure better outcomes for young people.With experience of working with complex young people and their families demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all relevant legislation and a background in youth offending, social work, teaching, education welfare, health or policing.What you will need- To be registered with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker
- Experience of working with complex children / young people or young adults in a criminal justice/care setting and an understanding of the issues that affect young people and children.
- Excellent communication skills and IT literate and ensure high quality recording on YOS case management system.
- An ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing demands when under pressure and awareness of own strengths and area for development and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to challenge young people, their attitudes and behaviours, in an appropriate and positive manner and a commitment to working in partnership with young people, their parents/carers and others involved in the young person's life.
- Adept at working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries.
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. For more information please use the following link: https://www.workingforessex.com/benefits/
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please email or call us on 0333 013 5888. Lines are open Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16.30.
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