We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family. Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable. Support Worker Who are we: Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues. These programmes cover areas such as health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability. Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever evolving. About the opportunity: Everton in the Community is seeking to appoint a Support Worker to manage a caseload of young people, devising a support plan tailored to meet each individual’s needs. As a Support Worker you will provide 1-1 mentoring, targeted workshops and a range of activities that support four primary areas: Physical, Social, Emotional, and Educational. You will collaborate holistically with families and relevant partners, assessing their needs, providing necessary support, and empowering them to overcome the challenges they face. Other key responsibilities will include: Supporting the Senior Co-Ordinator to ensure that young people are recruited onto the programme To complete and translate initial risk assessments into effective and innovative support plans with robust monitoring and evaluation systems in place Delivering interventions appropriate to the individuals needs and identified risk, protective factors, both during referral and throughout their time on the programme Delivering 1-1 personalised mentoring support and undergo periodic programme assessments Delivery of small, targeted group work, raising awareness of various topics Safeguarding To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment. Ensure Safeguarding and Healthy and Safety Processes are implemented in line with Everton in the Community guidelines Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual who has experience of working with young people who display challenging behavior and have or are at risk of being criminally exploited. Our successful candidate will also demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience: VRQ/NVQ Level 2 in Youth Work or other relevant qualification/experience in youth or community work BA Honours Degree in a relevant subject area (or equivalent) Relevant Mentoring qualifications Experience of delivering in schools and educational establishments Solid experience of 1-to-1 support work with young people; to include assessment, intervention planning and deliver of action plans Knowledge of policy and procedures relating to working with young people A track record planning, organising, and overseeing youth/community led initiatives To have an approachable, caring, friendly and helpful nature with a good personality A good understanding of confidentiality and maintaining boundaries when working with young people Flexible approach to working unsociable hours (evenings and weekends) as required The closing date of this advert is Wednesday 4th December 2024. This position will be offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with the role being based across our Everton in the Community campus. Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful. Equity & Inclusion Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, those who identify as female and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careersevertonfc.com To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton will offer a guaranteed interview to those who highlight they are female, from a Black, Asian or Mixed Heritage community or have a disability/long-term health condition should they meet a pre-determined level of the advertised job criteria. This scheme does not guarantee any applicant employment.