Youth Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Huyton, Knowsley, United Kingdom Catch22 Full time
Job Overview

The position of Youth Support Specialist presents a remarkable opportunity to deliver personalized assistance to adolescents, collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure their well-being and enhance their outcomes. Our specialists tailor their support to meet the unique needs and situations of each young individual, functioning as part of the Home Office-funded County Lines Support and Rescue Service.

*This position necessitates access to a vehicle and a valid driving license.

About You

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a talent for fostering relationships with key partner organizations and working cohesively within a team.
  • Dependable and trustworthy, exhibiting a creative and adaptable approach to all work-related tasks.
  • Strong organizational capabilities, adept at managing competing priorities through problem-solving and a proactive mindset.
  • Experience in engaging with and training young individuals and professionals, in both group and individual settings.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, with knowledge of risk assessments, engagement techniques, and intervention strategies, particularly concerning young people with complex needs.
  • Proficient in utilizing recording and data management systems.

Main Responsibilities

  • Delivering comprehensive support and interventions to a designated caseload of young individuals and their families involved in County Lines activities, facilitated through effective assessment, care planning, and risk management.
  • Continuously evaluating and managing caseload risks, escalating concerns as necessary through established safeguarding protocols, and adjusting case management strategies to align with individual needs.
  • Ensuring that the diverse needs and aspirations of all service users are incorporated into service planning and delivery, empowering them to reach their full potential.
  • Collaborating efficiently with local partner organizations and relevant agencies to ensure seamless referrals, care, risk management, and transitions for young individuals.

Qualifications

  • Proficient ICT skills, with experience in data recording and management systems.
  • Background in working with young individuals and their families identified as vulnerable or with complex needs, preferably in a community context.
  • Experience in inter-agency collaboration, ideally with Children's and Family Services/Youth Justice Services/Youth Services.
  • Understanding of risk and vulnerability issues among young people.
  • Desirable: Relevant qualification in a related field such as youth work, community services, health and social care, or management.

Additional Information

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

*This role requires access to a vehicle and a valid manual driving license.
*The position may involve regional travel and being on call (on a rota basis), with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

At Catch22, we are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity, both as an employer and as a service provider. Diversity and Inclusion are integral to our daily operations, as we strive to create a strong society where everyone has supportive individuals around them, a sense of purpose, and a suitable living environment.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, ensuring that every individual within the organization has undergone thorough and appropriate checks.



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