£32,000 - £38,640 pro-rata, Band 3 (appointments at lower end). 2 days (14 hours) per week. Home based Dorset (or nearby). Generous annual leave and pension package. 12 month initial contract (extension expected). Secondments welcome. Applications by 5pm, 7 March. Interviews 18 March.
Are you: Passionate about supporting young people? Experienced in working with people with harmful sexual behaviour? Suitably qualified? Interested in working for an innovative, award-winning charity preventing sexual abuse in Dorset?
In this role you will make a real difference to supporting young people away from harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). This varied and rewarding position means working directly with young people who have harmed sexually, alongside a team of local volunteers and in partnership with public protection and social care professionals and education providers. We are now seeking a skilled, knowledgeable local professional to join our dedicated regional team of 12 staff and 200 volunteers working towards the vision of ‘No More Victims’ of sexual abuse.
You will be experienced in working with young people with HSB with significant knowledge and understanding in this field including deep comprehension of the complexities. You will be passionate about enabling young people to develop and skilled in partnership working. By coordinating Circles of Support and Accountability, and providing one-to-one interventions for young people, you will enable them to make safe choices; to better understand and take responsibility for their behaviour, to engage in positive activities, to improve their social connections, and to enhance their self-worth.
You will recruit, train, coordinate and supervise small groups of community volunteers to support young people. You will assess referrals, coordinate and monitor provision, provide progress updates, and work closely with evaluators contributing to a robust evidence base. You will co-deliver training for professionals and volunteers around working with people who have harmed sexually. Flexible working is a requirement of this post which involves regular evening and occasional weekend work.
For an informal discussion please call Jackie Citron, Service Manager for Young People and Families, on 07584 629 442.
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