Case Worker

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

We have a new exciting opportunity as a Case Worker in the Youth Justice Service.

As a Case Worker in Achieving for Children you will be working with Prevention, Early Intervention and Statutory clients. Completing a comprehensive written assessment of the child and their family, identifying an individualised intervention plan, helping and supporting them to reduce the risks of further anti-social or offending behaviour.

**This is a part time role and salary advertised will be pro rata.**

About the role

This brilliant multi agency team work with the children, young people and their families, developing individualised plans to help support them make positive changes and reducing the risk of anti-social or offending behaviour. Core activities as a Case Worker include:

- Undertaking detailed and thorough written assessments.
- Developing bespoke intervention plans to meet the needs of the child and family.
- Completing direct work with children, young people and their families, in a one to one or group setting.
- Work with our Prevention, Early Intervention and Statutory Services.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that is educated to a degree standard in a relevant field which can include but not exclusive to social work, criminology, law, psychology or sociology.

To be the Case Worker, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following qualities:

- Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in relation to children and young people.
- Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
- Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships, including with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Strong communication skills and liaising with different audiences.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work)
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children For our social work offer

Important Information

**Right to work**: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

**Safeguarding**: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

**For more information about AfC**: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham or Ash on the first Tuesday of every month at Maidenhead Town Hall.