Youth Worker

DescriptionChildren and Families DepartmentOrganisation: Leicestershire County CouncilWork Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RAWorker Category: Hybrid WorkerSalary: 32070 - 34359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)Working Hours:37 Hours per weekContract Type: Fixed term for (12 Months)Closing Date: 25th September 2025Interview Date(s): Thursday 2nd October 2025 (Family Hub Centre Granville Road) this will consist of an adult panel and childrens panelAbout the RoleLeicestershire Youth & Justice Service are proud to be able to recruit two Youth Workers to be involved in an exciting new pilot project Prevention Partnerships (Panels).These panels are part of the Governments Young Futures Programme under the Safer Streets mission aiming to prevent and reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) knife crime and violence against women and girls (VAWG) through earlier intervention and supportWe are seeking creative passionate and motivated child-centred youth workers to support children aged 10-17 years with a main area of attention for those aged 10-14. We need workers who will think out of the box be creative and can work in a fast-paced and intensive environment.You will need to be adaptable to meet the needs of children families and the service this will include working some evenings and occasional weekends to ensure that children are supported. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children.Service OverviewLeicestershire Youth & Justice Service is an ambitious vibrant and forward-thinking service working in an environment focused on supporting children towards their brighter futures. We are committed to Child First approaches and are strong in our advocacy for children.We are a multicultural and diverse team consisting of staff from the local authority probation police and health based across Leicestershire. We are proud to have a workforce which represents and reflects the children & families we work alongside and we are committed to creating a culture which is inclusive and challenges discrimination and bias.The Youth & Justice Service is a dedicated service for children aged 11 who need support. We offer a wide range of non-statutory and statutory interventions to children who are experiencing difficulties and challenges where support cannot be provided by universal services alone. We have strong relationships with wider services& partnerships supporting children and their families to ensure that we can jointly deliver the best possible support and care.Children VoiceIn Youth & Justice we are committed to the voice and passionate about the participation of the children who access our services and support. We have developed a culture and ethos of children being at the heart of decision making across our service. We are fortunate to have children who are involved in our recruitment process and are looking forward to meeting interview candidates. You will be interviewed by our children who will have an equal part in selecting the best people to join our amazing team.LeicestershireThe county of Leicestershire is uniquely placed in the heart of England with major access routes enabling easy travel. Our county has a proud manufacturing and agricultural heritage and has both urban and rural areas comprising of seven district and borough recent years the county has welcomed new communities - we are striving to ensure that our workforce represents and understands unique experiences and perspectives of those who live in Leicestershire.:A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders please see our policy statement.About YouPlease ensure that you cover all 7 points in your application and provide clear examples and evidence of how each point has been metQualification level required NVQ Level 3 or above AND experience working with children and familiesExperience of direct work with children and families and evidence of establishing and maintaining mentoring relationships including gathering and acting upon childs voiceExperience & evidence of collaborating with children to co-design individual intervention plans and sessions that reflect their goals strengths and will include evidence of how you have delivered creative and sustainable interventionsKnowledge and experience of the issues faced by vulnerable children and families with complex needs to include awareness of the differing needs of children and an understanding of child developmentExperience of using case management systems case recording writing assessments and/or reports for childrenSignificant experience of multi-agency working across services and a sound knowledge of the support available for childrenWe are a safeguarding organisation please evidence your comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the childDetails of Drop-in sessions:If you would like to find out more about these exciting roles we would like to invite you to join us at one of our Drop-in sessions where you will hear more about the project and meet our friendly team. Please book your space..In-person: Tuesday 16th September 4.30-6pm @ Family Hub Centre Granville Road Hinckley LE10 0PPOnline: Thursday 18th September 2025 5-6pm (on Microsoft Teams)Further information will be sent on request.Details of Interview:Thursday 2nd October 2025 (Family Hub Centre Granville Road) this will consist of an adult panel and childrens panelYou must also have an understanding of and commitment toequality diversity and inclusion.In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.Interested in Flexible WorkingWe are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore wherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individuals personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working part-time hours compressed hours flexible start and finish times home/remote working etc.Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Stylespage on our career site.For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:Danielle Robbie (Youth & Justice Team Leader) Email: Phone - Rachel Lobel (Youth & Justice Team & Partnership Manager)Email: Phone How to ApplyLeicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.To apply for this job please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information see the How to Applysection on our career site.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning0(select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: applying for this post you agree to ourTerms and Conditions. Key Skills Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 32070 - 34359