We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference to the lives of children & young people in Leicestershire. Working as a Youth worker in crime prevention, you will form meaningful relationships with young people and be part of their journey away from offending and towards an amazing future. This is a rewarding job delivering interventions with young people and empowering them for greatness, and a chance to be part of a dynamic team.
 
JOB PURPOSE

The Children and Families Wellbeing Service works with children, young people and their families to support them to achieve the best outcomes possible. This role within the youth strand of the Service is aimed at supporting young people where there are vulnerabilities such as a risk of offending, re-offending, causing harm to others, and their own emotional wellbeing. The principal aim is to minimise (and ideally prevent) the risk of these events occurring through planned interventions and innovative delivery styles. 
                         
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) plus significant relevant experience
• Significant experience of working with children, young people and families in either case or group work situations 
• Experience of engaging with young people who are vulnerable or from a hard to reach group
• Experience of developing and delivering training and group work 
• Underpinning knowledge of theories of engagement of young people
• Awareness of the issues faced by young people (social, economic and inter-personal)
• Awareness and commitment to implement safeguarding procedures in accordance to the Local Safeguarding Children Board
• Understanding of the production and delivery of effective interventions for young people
• Knowledge of child development and an awareness of differing needs of children and young people
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team and in collaboration with partners and other.
• Excellent and engaging communication skills; written, verbal and presentation.
• Good organisational, planning skills and working to deadlines
• The use of innovative and interactive techniques to engage young people, parents, staff and partners, in particular those children, young people and families that are hard to reach.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to prioritise work.
• A flexible approach to working, including out-of-hours, and an ability and willingness to travel to various locations in a cost efficient way
• Possession of a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle, and relevant insurances. However, a reasonable adjustment will be considered for an applicant with a disability.
• The post-holder must be willing to undertake further training within the relevant professional development framework (Early Help or Youth Justice)
                                

This post is the subject of an Enhanced DBS check.
 
Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.
 
For informal enquires please contact  Kim Robinson, Tel: 0116 305 0830 Email: Kim.Robinson@leics.gov.uk 

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