Senior Caseworker
2 days ago
This role will provide line management and support for a small team of Children and Young People (CYP) practitioners, each supporting a caseload of CYP displaying abusive and aggressive behaviours in their familial and other close relationships. The team deliver interventions on a one to one and group-work basis, in schools and other community based settings, to children and young people aged between 5 and 17. This role will include duties around co-ordinating, and supporting the team in delivering, those interventions.
The Senior Behaviour Change caseworker will also take responsibility for the initial triage and assessment of referrals, ensuring that they are then allocated to the most appropriate support/intervention according to their individual needs.
The role may include some out of hours and weekend working, as dictated by the business needs of the service.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
This role is based in Stafford but will work flexibly across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The service will be delivered as per service user requirements and will involve early evening and possible weekend delivery, potentially on a rota basis.
As a Senior Behaviour Change caseworker you will be: -
- managing a team of CYP Behaviour Change caseworkers, working with children and young people
- delivering interventions in person, individually or as part of a group
- assessing risk and needs at all times; ensuring the safe delivery of service
You will need:
- a genuine belief in behaviour change and early intervention
- management experience
- personal resilience and good communication and interpersonal skills
- a good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and families
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
-
Senior Caseworker
1 week ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker - Behaviour Change Specialist, where you will play a key role in delivering interventions to children and young people displaying abusive and aggressive behaviours.As a Senior Caseworker, you will be responsible for managing a team of Behaviour Change caseworkers, working...
-
Senior Caseworker
1 week ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker - Behaviour Change Specialist, where you will play a key role in delivering interventions to children and young people displaying abusive and aggressive behaviours.As a Senior Caseworker, you will be responsible for managing a team of Behaviour Change caseworkers, working...
-
Senior Caseworker
2 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker - Behaviour Change Specialist. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for managing a team of caseworkers, delivering interventions to children and young people, and assessing risk and needs to ensure the safe delivery of our services.Key...
-
Senior Caseworker
2 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker - Behaviour Change Specialist. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for managing a team of caseworkers, delivering interventions to children and young people, and assessing risk and needs to ensure the safe delivery of our services.Key...
-
Senior Caseworker
2 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeThis role will provide line management and support for a small team of Children and Young People (CYP) practitioners, each supporting a caseload of CYP displaying abusive and aggressive behaviours in their familial and other close relationships. The team deliver interventions on a one to one and group-work basis, in schools and other community based...
-
Senior Caseworker
3 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeThis role will provide line management and support for a small team of Children and Young People (CYP) practitioners, each supporting a caseload of CYP displaying abusive and aggressive behaviours in their familial and other close relationships. The team deliver interventions on a one to one and group-work basis, in schools and other community based...
-
Senior Caseworker
2 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker - Behaviour Change Specialist. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for managing a team of caseworkers, delivering interventions to children and young people, and assessing risk and needs to ensure the safe delivery of our services.Key...
-
Senior Caseworker
3 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker - Behaviour Change Specialist. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for managing a team of caseworkers, delivering interventions to children and young people, and assessing risk and needs to ensure the safe delivery of our services.Key...
-
Senior Caseworker
3 days ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker, working with children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse. As a key member of our Behaviour Change team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex cases, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, and contributing to the...
-
Senior Caseworker
3 days ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker, working with children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse. As a key member of our Behaviour Change team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex cases, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, and contributing to the...
-
Senior Caseworker
4 days ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker, working with children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse. As a key member of our Behaviour Change team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex cases, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, and contributing to the...
-
Senior Caseworker
4 days ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Caseworker, working with children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse. As a key member of our Behaviour Change team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex cases, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, and contributing to the...
-
Senior Caseworker
3 weeks ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Victim Support Full timeThis role will provide line management and support for a small team of Children and Young People (CYP) practitioners, each supporting a caseload of CYP displaying abusive and aggressive behaviours in their familial and other close relationships. The team deliver interventions on a one to one and group-work basis, in schools and other community based...
-
Senior Probation Officer
3 months ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full timeSalary - £40,604 - £45,500 Number of jobs available - 1 Detail of reserve list - 12 Months Region - West Midlands City/Town - Stafford Building/Site - HM Prison Dovegate, ST14 8XR Grade - Other Organisation Grade for HMPPS - NPS Pay Band 5 National Post Type - Permanent Working Pattern - Full Time Role Type - Operational Delivery Will the...
-
Senior Planning Officer
4 months ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Staffordshire County Council Full timeJob Introduction **Are you an experienced planner looking for a new challenge?** We offer a flexible environment of office and/or home working, most of the team split their time approximately 50:50 to achieve the optimum work/life balance, but tends to vary from week to week in synchronisation with planning committee cycles. Main Responsibilities ...
-
Principal Health, Safety and Fire Advisor
3 months ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time**Principal Health, Safety and Fire Advisor - 78364** **£59,623 - £71,546** **Stafford**: **Overview of the job** The job holder will report to either the Deputy Director of Custody or Senior Regional Manager. The job holder advises at senior management level and leads on all HSF&L matters within region to promote and contribute to the delivery of...
-
Senior Care Act Assessor
2 months ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and join our supportive, dynamic social care team within the South West (Cannock & Seisdon and Stafford) Discharge to assess service. The social work team working in partnership with health colleagues (Therapy and Nursing) supporting individuals who have moved from hospital in to a temporary D2A...
-
Team Manager
6 days ago
Stafford, United Kingdom Staffordshire County Council Full timeAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our residents across Staffordshire? Do you have the skills and dedication to lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality social care services? If so, we want to hear from you! The First Contact Team is at the forefront of engaging with the residents of Staffordshire. We carry out...
