THE DETAILS:
- Location: Blackwood,
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary Type: Annual
- Language: Welsh
- Closing Date: 12 October, 2023 12:00 AM
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Key Worker
Job description
An opportunity has arisen in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service (YOS) for an experienced and suitably qualified Key Worker. The post will initially sit in Court & Community Team 1, but can be moved across the three teams in response to demand. The successful candidate will be based at our offices at Woodfieldside Business Park, Pontllanfraith. The post holder will work across both county boroughs and will need to be a car owner/driver.
The primary task is to manage a caseload and deliver interventions to address the needs of children between 8 - 17 years of age who commit offending/anti-social behaviour. The ability to complete assessments of risk factors associated with offending and develop bespoke, individual support plans to set timescales is essential. The overall aim is to prevent offending and anti-social behaviour.
This post holder will also be responsible for supporting the delivery of reparation or unpaid hours of work when required alongside the dedicated post holder. This includes completing health & safety risk assessments as well as the completion of practical tasks to repair harm to victims and/or communities.
The post holder will also play a crucial part in supporting the coordination and delivery of any Intensive, Supervision and Surveillance interventions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill this permanent post to support the overall aim of the YOS in reducing offending by children. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate a proven ability to engage children and make a positive impact with the work you will be delivering as part of our multi agency Youth Offending Service. In achieving these aims, you will work closely with families and/or carers to address the factors leading to offending.
You will be required to contribute to accurate and timely electronic records in accordance with the Youth Justice Board's National Standards. Therefore, IT skills are essential for this role, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Does this sound like the right job for you? If so we will provide you with the following:-
The successful applicant will need to be flexible and innovative with the ability to deliver a high quality service. Should you require any further information please contact Trish Morgan, Team Manager on 01495 235623.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 10.11.2023. No alternative date for interview can be offered.
View the Job Description and Person Specification click here
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Patricia Morgan on 01495 235623 or email: Morgap2@caerphilly.gov.uk.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Job description
An opportunity has arisen in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service (YOS) for an experienced and suitably qualified Key Worker. The post will initially sit in Court & Community Team 1, but can be moved across the three teams in response to demand. The successful candidate will be based at our offices at Woodfieldside Business Park, Pontllanfraith. The post holder will work across both county boroughs and will need to be a car owner/driver.
The primary task is to manage a caseload and deliver interventions to address the needs of children between 8 - 17 years of age who commit offending/anti-social behaviour. The ability to complete assessments of risk factors associated with offending and develop bespoke, individual support plans to set timescales is essential. The overall aim is to prevent offending and anti-social behaviour.
This post holder will also be responsible for supporting the delivery of reparation or unpaid hours of work when required alongside the dedicated post holder. This includes completing health & safety risk assessments as well as the completion of practical tasks to repair harm to victims and/or communities.
The post holder will also play a crucial part in supporting the coordination and delivery of any Intensive, Supervision and Surveillance interventions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill this permanent post to support the overall aim of the YOS in reducing offending by children. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate a proven ability to engage children and make a positive impact with the work you will be delivering as part of our multi agency Youth Offending Service. In achieving these aims, you will work closely with families and/or carers to address the factors leading to offending.
You will be required to contribute to accurate and timely electronic records in accordance with the Youth Justice Board's National Standards. Therefore, IT skills are essential for this role, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Does this sound like the right job for you? If so we will provide you with the following:-
- Comprehensive induction
- Training to promote your continued professional development
- An embedded risk assessment model
- Evidenced based and timely decision making.
- Regular supervision, annual appraisal and opportunities for reflective practice.
- Supportive and experienced Senior Practitioners and Team Managers.
- Visible and strong leadership from the YOS Management Team.
The successful applicant will need to be flexible and innovative with the ability to deliver a high quality service. Should you require any further information please contact Trish Morgan, Team Manager on 01495 235623.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 10.11.2023. No alternative date for interview can be offered.
View the Job Description and Person Specification click here
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Patricia Morgan on 01495 235623 or email: Morgap2@caerphilly.gov.uk.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.