3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide prevention and early intervention support for vulnerable young people aged 10–18. The post-holder will work with multi-agency partners, acting as Lead Professional where required, to plan and deliver targeted interventions. They will also deliver evidence-based personal and social development opportunities to support positive outcomes for young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with young people to assess and address social, emotional, educational, and personal development needs.
  
• Design and deliver tailored one-to-one or group work interventions based on evidence-based practice.
  
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard.
  
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community agencies to coordinate support.
  
• Deliver rostered detached youth work with caseload and other young people.
  
• Build relationships with local community providers.
  
• Represent the service at multi-agency meetings, forums, and events.
  
• Manage time effectively to achieve objectives and targets.
  
• Maintain professional knowledge of local and national initiatives.
  
• Develop a lead area of specialism within the service.
  
• Manage a personal caseload, maintaining records and providing sustained support.
  
• Work with families in a whole-family approach, including referrals and assessments.
  
• Coordinate access to education, training, and community support.
  
• Supervise Youth Support Workers, providing guidance on best practice and casework.
  
• Support recruitment, induction, and training where required.
  
• Contribute to the delivery of Youth Offending Service objectives and youth service performance targets.
  
• Ensure the safety of young people and staff in line with Council policies.
  
• Comply with safeguarding procedures and child protection standards.
  
• Deliver services in line with equal opportunities policies.
  
• Promote active engagement with the community to improve outcomes for children and young people.
  

Requirements:

• Working with young people aged 10–18 in a multi-cultural urban environment.
  

• Experience of one-to-one and group work with disengaged or vulnerable young people.
  

• Knowledge of safeguarding systems and referral processes.
  

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
  

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based interventions.
  

• Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
  

• Proficient in ICT for communication, record-keeping, and reporting.
  

• Mentoring and supervision of staff (desirable).
  

• Core principles of youth work and evidence-based practice.
  

• Health & Safety, safeguarding, and child protection standards.
  

• Understanding of youth-related issues such as anti-social behaviour, exploitation, substance misuse, mental health, and gang involvement.
  

• JNC-recognised professional youth work qualification or equivalent.
  

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
  

• Ability to work evenings (up to 4 per week) and alternating weekends.
  

• Willingness to travel and work across various locations.
  

• Capacity to work outdoors and engage young people in street-based settings.