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Youth Support Specialist

2 months ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Compass Full time

About Compass

Compass is a leading organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services for children, young people, and their families. We are committed to creating a positive and nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

Youth Support Specialist

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people and a passion for helping them overcome obstacles and achieve success.

Responsibilities
  • Essential Duties
  • Delivering packages and facilitating individual/group work with children, young people, or young adults.
  • Collaborating effectively with other agencies and professionals involved in the care of our clients.
  • Providing support to individuals experiencing mental health and wellbeing needs.
  • Adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and adults.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and obtaining informed consent from clients.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of Gillick competency and mental capacity assessments.
  • Utilizing psychosocial interventions to support clients' emotional wellbeing.
  • Being flexible and adaptable, willing to work outside of normal office hours or at various locations as needed.
  • Possessing a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
  • Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Desirable Skills and Experience
  • Applying evidence-based theories and practices in your work.
  • Understanding the developmental needs of children and young people.
  • Recognizing and responding to risk-taking behaviors.
  • Involving children, young people, and their families in service design, delivery, and development.
  • Working with vulnerable groups and understanding their unique needs.
Additional Criteria
  • Essential Requirements
  • Identifying and escalating potential risks, contributing to control measures.
  • Effectively planning workload and managing time efficiently.
  • Working effectively under pressure and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Understanding the importance of data collection and achieving targets.
  • Possessing strong IT skills.
  • Being a team player with a dynamic personality.
  • Demonstrating excellent communication skills and building rapport with children, young people, and families.
  • Maintaining a positive attitude, being flexible, adaptable, solution-focused, and tenacious.
  • Exhibiting strong personal integrity.
  • Being committed to working year-round and flexibly as part of a team to meet business needs.
  • Possessing a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
  • Desirable Attributes
  • Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.