Youth Diversion Practitioner

1 week ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom The Children's Society Full time

Youth Diversion Practitioner

x3 Positions Available

Permanent with Funding until 31st March 2026

DNM £29,855.00

37 hours

We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.

Youth Diversion a new team within the Children's Society East. The Youth Diversion practitioner will offer a community-based assertive outreach programme focused on early intervention and targeted prevention for those young people identified as most at risk of becoming involved in substance use.

This role links with our Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS) . EYPDAS work with young people aged up to 25 years old who require support for substance or alcohol use. We neither condone nor condemn use but support young people on a voluntary basis to create a care plan that suits their needs and motivations. EYPDAS sits within the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse.

In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -

Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people on both a one to one and group work capacity. As well as working to support the family network.

Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.

Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.

You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility

You will need to demonstrate that you have:

A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector. Experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions. Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy. Experience of partnership and multi-agency working. Experience of working on one's own and within a team. Experience of using IT based case management systems.

Closing date for applications will be: 10th July 2024

If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 26th June onwards.

Interviews will be held in person.



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