Children and Young People Worker

3 weeks ago

Okehampton, United Kingdom Southwest Intervention Services Full time

SWIS are a well-established & expanding company and are seeking enthusiastic, skilled and committed Children and Young People Workers to share our values ‘Believe, Achieve Succeed’, ensuring the young people supported receive outstanding support and intervention. Our support is provided across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset so flexibility and the ability to travel in this role is really important.

The role is rewarding and varied, delivering bespoke intervention programmes and providing support for 0 - 25-year-olds and their families, some with complex needs.

SWIS operate 365 days a year, so you will need to be flexible, have a UK driving license and use of your own vehicle with business insurance. Mileage is paid.

To be considered for this role you need to have
- Experience of working directly with young people and/or families.
- The ability to support challenging behaviour.
- Knowledge of statutory regulations, service policies and procedures, government guidance and standards relevant to children, families and social/educational exclusion.
- Experience of providing early intervention and preventative support to education in order to meet measured outcomes and prevent exclusion.
- A driving license and use of a personal vehicle with business insurance.

**Skills and Knowledge required**

Substantial experience supporting young people ensuring their social and emotional well-being needs are met.

Empathy and understanding of the needs relating to children and young people.

Experience of building strong, effective relationships with children, young people and families in times of challenge and crisis.

Experience of undertaking direct work with young people and an understanding of the issues related to behaviours, motivation and attitudes of young people.

Effective strategies to manage challenge, and often unexpected behaviours.

Knowledge and understanding of the current issues impacting children, young people and families including County Lines, Prevent and CEOP.

You will enjoy using a variety of skills to deliver a variety of enrichment and nurturing activities to promote the well-being of children and young people whilst supporting education, engagement and independence.

**SWIS provide employees with 'Employee Assistance Programme' which provides employee wellbeing as priority. This 24-hour services gives our team access to legal and financial advice, counselling, online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and more. Our team and their dependants have access to reliable medical advice with OnDemand GP services. Cut waiting times and admin with GP video consultations and prescriptions sent directly to local pharmacies. Our employee discounts help your money go further as you can access hundreds of retail discounts including grocery e-vouchers for online and in-store use including activities and holidays**

We reward staff by providing 'bonuses' for commitment, retention and recognition of practice.

The successful applicant will also hold a full driving licence and have use of their own vehicle.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week

**Salary**: £12.50-£22.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus

Work Location: One location

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