Caseworker

Spark2Life; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark2Life is seeking a Caseworker Mentor to support young people and adults at risk of involvement in crime. This role involves providing 1:1 mentoring, sourcing educational opportunities, and collaborating with external agencies to ensure successful outcomes for clients. The position offers a chance to make a difference in the community and comes with attractive benefits including generous leave and support programs.

Benefits

25 DAYS annual Leave plus 8 Bank holidays

Free access to counselling

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Annual performance review with develop plans

Discounts for services and products

Team Building sessions throughout the year

Qualifications

• Excellent level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of key competencies in literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Mentor up to 15 young people/adults known to the Youth Justice System.
• Provide advocacy, information, and support in problem-solving.
• Monitor the progress of clients using designated tools.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

GCSE grade C or NVQ level 2

Job description

About Us

Spark2Life is a community inspired charity. We have been running programmes since 2006 and we operate in London, Kent and Buckinghamshire.

Our mission:To prevent harm and promote life. We strive to reduce violence affecting young people, racial disproportionality within the Criminal Justice System and school exclusions. We exist to help young people thrive by equipping them the tools to successfully navigate life and increase resilience.

At Spark2life we are looking for a Caseworker Mentor to come and join our ever-growing organisation.

Core Job Description

A Spark2Life Casework Mentor works with young people and adults who:

• Are at risk of involvement in criminal activity and/or high-harm crime
• Have a history of involvement in criminal activity and/or high-harm crime
  
  

The Role

As a Spark2Life Casework Mentor you:

• Take on a caseload of up to 15 young people and/or adults (11-30yrs old) who are known to the Youth Justice System (YJS) or Probation
• Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions looking at clients values, beliefs, behaviour and reasoning skills
• Provide clients on your caseload with advocacy, information and support with problem solving
• Motivate clients to access positive opportunities towards change
• Source pathways for education, training and employment
• Work with clients in the community or visit them at home, in school or in prison
• Provide regular updates to clients professional network
• Attend professionals meetings with partners and external agencies
• Support clients families by signposting to suitable services
• Keep clear and up-to-date case work files on the information management system
• Monitor the progress of clients using tools provided by Spark2Life
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Deliver grant funded programmes that fall in line with your job description
  
  

Person Specification

• Excellent level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of key competencies in literacy and numeracy with at least a qualification at GCSE grade C, NVQ level 2, or equivalent
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Excellent level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of key competencies in literacy and numeracy with at least a qualification at GCSE grade C, NVQ level 2, or equivalent
  
  

Stay And Grow

• 25 DAYS annual Leave plus 8 Bank holidays per Year
• Annual performance review with develop plans
• Discount for services and products via Bright HR System
• Free access to counselling
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Building sessions throughout the year
  
  

If you are interested in working at Spark2Life as a Caseworker Mentor, please do not hesitate to click APPLY.

Spark2Life is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.