Low Risk Case Worker (Youth Justice Service) - CMB958e

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Job details
Job reference
REQ00000016451
Date posted
14/03/#####
Application closing date
07/04#####4
Location
TBC
Salary
£32,076 - £33,024
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
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Low Risk Case Worker (Youth Justice Service) - CMB958eLow Risk Case Worker (Youth Justice Service) - CMB958eCumberland CouncilHours: 37 hoursLocation(s): Workington Library, Workington or Cumbria House, CarlisleContract: 12-month contract.The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.About this opportunityWe have an interesting and exciting opportunity for an experienced, skilled, and committed person to provide support to Young People aged 10-18 with social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties.The successful candidate will join our established team, working to improve outcomes for children and young people.The successful candidate should have knowledge and experience of the Criminal Justice System, Early Help processes, and be passionate about early intervention.As a Low-Risk Case Worker, you will work within the multi-agency Youth Justice Service to deliver effective prevention and targeted intervention to reduce offending and reoffending by children and young people. The role involves working with a caseload of young people subject to Criminal Justice Disposals, and their families, who are not assessed as posing a high risk to others.You will be required to carry out assessments and work with young people to develop plans, prepare and maintain accurate written records, and ensure the delivery of disposals imposed by the courts and police. It is important that the voices of children and young people are heard and informs assessment and direct work.You will work closely with our Turnaround programme, to work with young people and families to prevent offending. To ensure positive outcomes and be passionate in working with young people, being proactive and thinking outside of the box to engage and carry out direct out with young people.The right candidate will have experience of working with and engaging young people and families with complex needs. You will be able to take a strength-based approach to empower people to make changes, while demonstrating persistence to overcome any problems. Experience of managing challenging behaviour and working with complex issues is important.If this sounds like you then please get in touch! We would love to hear from you.If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact:Andrew Kennedy Turnaround & Interventions Coordinator, 07855408488.What can we offer you!Excellent training and development offersFlexible working opportunitiesOpportunity to join the Local Government Pension SchemeBoost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gymsCompetitive rates of payThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA#####74 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.Application and Interview informationInterview date:16 th
April 2024We are currently operating in-person interviews. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.Safer RecruitmentAt Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionCumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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