We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Knowsley to assist with the appointment of a Youth Engagement Worker, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £23.33-£30.91/Hour
Responsibilities:
* Liaise with and establish effective working relationships with voluntary and statutory services in Knowsley involved in reducing and preventing anti-social behaviour and crime.
* Undertake assessments of children and their families referred to the Prevention Team.
* To assess and appropriately manage risk and safeguarding in line with YOS and Knowsley CSC policies and procedures.
* To manage an individual caseload of children and their families/carers carrying out specific interventions to address their anti-social behaviour; as well as preventing offending.
* To share information with relevant partnership colleagues and attend professional and consultation meetings where appropriate.
Qualifications:
* Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Criminology, or a related field (Level 3 or above preferred).
* Evidence of continued professional development or willingness to undertake further training.
Experience:
* Experience working directly with children and young people, particularly those at risk of offending or disengagement.
* Proven ability to assess risk and safeguard effectively in line with multi-agency procedures.
* Experience in planning and delivering individual or group-based interventions.
* Familiarity with community-based work and multi-agency collaboration.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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