Children & Young Person's Support Worker

Sunilgoel; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a dedicated Children & Young Person's Support Worker in Blackpool. This role involves providing tailored support to children and young people, engaging in both individual and group work, and requires a driving license for regular travel. The position offers flexible working, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training & support

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children and young people.
• Experience delivering groups is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 1-to-1 bespoke casework to meet specific needs of service users.
• Delivering Recovery Toolkit to young people in small groups.
• Responsible for case management, report writing, and data collection.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Customer Service

Education

Experience working with children and young people

Experience in risk assessment and case management

Job description

Join to apply for the Children & Young Person's Support Worker role at Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Children & Young People team in Lancashire, working 37.5 hours a week, based in Blackpool.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About The Role

We are looking for a Caseworker, to cover Wyre Fylde Lancaster and surrounding areas. You will be working primarily in targeted schools across your area and therefore this role involves regular travel. Due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle are considered essential. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore alternative arrangements.

The role will primarily involve 1-to-1 bespoke casework to meet the specific needs of our service users. There will also be some group work, including:

• Delivering Recovery Toolkit to young people in small groups within senior schools and some year six classes (8 groups per week).
• Completing assessments with young people, identifying, and addressing safeguarding concerns.
• Proactively targeting new schools to engage with the service in delivering group interventions.
• Responsible for case management, report writing, outcomes recording, and data collection.

You will need:

• Significant experience working with children and young people; experience delivering groups is advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people.
• Experience in risk assessment and case management.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We aim for a world with fewer victims but stronger rights, better support, and greater influence in the Criminal Justice System. Working for VS offers the opportunity to make a real difference for victims and witnesses, contributing to high-quality services and social change.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Background checks and DBS checks may be required. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. We also support applicants with disabilities through reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

How To Apply

To apply, follow the link on our website's Jobs page and complete the application form, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.