Children and Young Person's Support Worker

Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join a dedicated team in Hampshire & Isle of Wight. The role involves developing support plans for children and young people, requiring effective communication and resilience. Flexible working options are available, including hybrid arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training & support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering services within statutory or voluntary settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor safety and support plans for children and young people.
• Liaise with local providers to share information on services.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Case Management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Child & Young Person team working 37.5 hours per week.

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

This role is offered on a hybrid basis working 3 days at our office in Chandlers Forde and the other 2 days from home.

As a Children & Young Person's Caseworker You Will

• Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for children and young people who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information
• Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors
• Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
• Work as part of a team with staff to provide a seamless service to clients

You Will Need

• Understanding of the impact of crime on children and young people
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi-agency setting(s)
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
• Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
• Ability to use generic IT applications competently

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 alternative arrangements.

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 where there are 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 recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We strive to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organization with an inclusive culture is essential to meeting our goal of ensuring anyone who is a victim of crime receives the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter, we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer, providing a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty such as dyslexia, or a medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process, we will make reasonable adjustments to support you.

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 look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications prior to the deadline. If you have already started an application, we will contact you with any updates regarding the closing date.