Who You Are You are a dedicated and proactive professional committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. You excel at building rapport and trust with young individuals who have experienced missing episodes. Your responsibility is to advocate and provide support, ensuring their safety and contributing to care planning through effective communication and understanding. What the Job Involves The role involves conducting return home interviews with missing children and young people, recording and analyzing reasons for missing episodes to inform care planning. You'll provide independent advocacy, monitor service activity, and maintain accurate records. This position also requires educating young people on the risks of running away, engaging with families to meet their needs, and collaborating with other agencies to utilize Young Peoples Centres. Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to engage and build trust with young people Strong recording and data management abilities Understanding of child protection and safeguarding Creative problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible and adaptable approach to work