Youth Practitioner

6 days ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Railway Children Full time

**Role**

**We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.**

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?

If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.

We’re Railway Children, an international charity working to create long-lasting change for street-connected children and young people in the UK, India and Tanzania. Founded in 1996, we’ve dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for vulnerable children and their families. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.

**About the role**

As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.

**What we offer**

As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:

- **Time out.** You’ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.
- **Pension.** We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.
- **Birthday leave and ‘Railway Children Day’.** You’ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.
- **A culture we’re proud of.** Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.
- **Flexible working environment and home working.** It’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive

**What we’re looking for**

We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care or equivalent experience, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack.

**Application notes**

**Closing date: 24/02/25 5pm**

**Dates for interview: First stage (online) 05/03/24**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S1 2BP

Reference ID: Youth Practitioner London

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