Youth and Community Support Practitioner

Telford & Wrekin Council; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Generous leave 24–32 days + BHs

Flexible working

LGPS

Staff discounts

Free parking

Hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a Community and Youth Support Practitioner to deliver direct support to children, young people and families. You will work across schools, local communities and homes, using needs-led, evidence-based approaches and collaborating with partners.

The role offers hybrid working, generous leave, LGPS, flexible working, parking, and wellbeing support as part of a supportive local government environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering community-based support to children, young people and families.
• Ability to work with schools and local partners.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.

Aufgaben

• Deliver direct support interventions to children, young people and families.
• Respond to identified family needs through group and individual interventions, in schools, communities and homes.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and voluntary sector partners.

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes? Do you have experience delivering community-based support and working collaboratively with partners to strengthen local services? We are looking for a Youth and Community Support Practitioner to join our dedicated team, helping to deliver responsive, evidence-based support to children and families across Telford and Wrekin.

About the Role

As a Community and Youth Support Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering a range of direct support interventions to children, young people, and families. Support will be needs-led, evidence-based and delivered within schools, local communities, and family homes. Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Team Leader, you will respond to identified family needs through both group and individual interventions, helping families access the right support at the right time. You will play a key role in building strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, voluntary sector partners, and other stakeholders, helping to develop a culture where community-based responses are valued and recognised as a first point of support.

We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package - starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.