Children & Young Person's Support Worker

Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to join their Children & Young People team in Blackpool. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals by providing tailored support and interventions. You will engage with schools, deliver group workshops, and manage casework, all while working in a flexible environment that values your contributions. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about youth welfare and advocacy.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

High Street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering group interventions to young people.
• Thorough understanding of the impact of Domestic Abuse on youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 bespoke casework to meet service user needs.
• Deliver Recovery Toolkit to young people in group settings.
• Conduct assessments and manage case documentation.

Skills

Working with children and young people

Risk assessment

Case management

Group work facilitation

Understanding of Domestic Abuse impact

Job description

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

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 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 and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

The role will primarily be 1:1 bespoke Casework to meet the specific needs of our Service Users. There will also be some group work, which will include:

• Delivering Recovery Toolkit to young people in small groups within senior schools and some year six. (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 collecting other data.

You will need:

• Considerable experience of working with children and young people; experience of delivering groups would be advantageous.
• You will have a thorough understanding of the impact of Domestic Abuse on children and young people.
• Experience of risk assessment and case management.

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

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world with fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support, and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision, Ambitions, and Values to make a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high-quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Background checks and DBS checks may be required.

We strive to represent diverse communities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria.

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link on our website to the Jobs page and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.