Advocate (Community & Child Protection)

4 weeks ago

United Kingdom Open Door Services Full time

Advocate for young people who are subject to Child Protection Plans
Advocate for young people who are subject to Child Protection Plans.
This is an exciting new opportunity to join our established Young People Looked After Advocacy project in a new role supporting young people who are registered with Child protection plans or Children In Need in Thurrock, Essex.
The successful candidate will support young people who are subject to Child Protection plans to ensure they understand the process they are going through and are helped to make their voices heard in any meetings affecting them. Applicants will be expected to be young person focussed and skilled at engaging with young people. A significant part of the role will involve communicating with other professionals and adults involved in the well being of the young person.
If you feel you have the skills and passion to work in the field please contact Open Door and general@opendoor.Open Door is a registered charity (1125477) working with young people and vulnerable adults in Thurrock. It consists of a number of projects and services of which the YPLA services are one. More details of these projects can be found on the Open Door website.
Open Door works with young people and vulnerable adults to help them realise their aspirations and address any barriers that may stop them from achieving their full potential.
To work with young people who are subject to Child Protection Plans or have been deemed by Thurrock Social Care as a Child In Need. To provide support to young people who are subject to Child Protection plans or are deemed Children In Need, at their meetings and statutory reviews.
To help the young people to understand the processes that are taking place with regards to their CP or CIN status.
To ensure young people feel confident and supported with issues, concerns and complaints they may have regarding their situation.
To enable young people to access services such as health care, education, training, benefits, volunteering opportunities, social activities, employment etc. relevant to their individual needs and to act as an advocate on behalf of young people where appropriate.
To work with other agencies and individuals as required to maximise the opportunities for young people involved in the care system.
To develop a forum for young people in care to provide support, advice and advocacy for themselves and others in a similar situation.
To make contact with young people who are subject to Child Protection Plans and Children In Need by Thurrock Social Care.
To carry out one to one meetings with young people and to support them in statutory meetings.
To advocate and support young people making formal complaints.
To help young people understand decisions which are being made and ensure they feel supported throughout the process.
To create an environment, structures and opportunities that enable young people to be heard.
To maintain client records and complete monitoring and evaluation forms
To facilitate forums and activities for young people within the target group to reduce isolation, build confidence and enable informal advocacy.
To undertake Open Door safeguarding training and work within Safeguarding guidelines.
To become familiar with the relevant youth service, civic, community administrative and wider political structures in order to create opportunities for young people and assist them and the wider community in countering disadvantage, abuses, misuses and unjust power.
To participate with colleagues in staff meetings, staff development and training opportunities.
The role of the advocate is to provide advocacy and support to individual children and young people who are in the care of the local authority. The aim of such support is to ensure young peoples rights are upheld, their views and concerns are heard and respected and that they have fair and equal access to sources of support.
Experience of working directly with young people.
Knowledge of issues facing looked after young people and those with CP plans and CIN.
A firm commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
Prepared to be flexible
Excellent organisational and office skills
Full driving licence with access to vehicle
A recognised youth/social work qualification
Advocacy and negotiation skills
Knowledge of the current legislation regarding child protection plans and children in need.
Knowledge of current legislation regarding young people looked after.
Understanding of GDPR and managing data safely.
Any necessary training will be identified and arranged
36 per week (flexible)
Holiday:
25 days per year + bank holidays

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