Support Worker, Sandwell Council, Youth Offending Team

Sandwell

Ref: EN19-1047

Division: Youth Offending
Specialist Area: Support Worker
Location: Sandwell
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN19-1047

Job Description

Support Worker, Sandwell Council, Youth Offending Team - Must be a Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK experience within a YOT Social Work team

Our client is looking for a support Worker with 2 years+ UK experience within a YOT team

The responsibilities will include:

• YOS Case Workers play a vital role in the Youth Offending Service, offering support to essential areas such as Youth Court and Statutory Court Orders
• Manage and support high risk young people on a daily basis in partnership with the police and other colleagues with in the Trust
• Case Managers work with the family and the young person on a lone working basis and have to have the necessary skills to manage the young persons risk to the public while being mindful of their vulnerabilities
• Complete assessments to YJB standards, deliver direct work, as well as producing Court reports for Youth Court
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate Start
• 6 Month Temporary Contract

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current DBS and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 2 years UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530