Violence Intervention Project Worker - LLR

Turning Point UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to work within a project aimed at tackling violence among young people in Leicestershire. This role involves engaging with vulnerable individuals at critical moments, providing mentorship and support to help them transition towards safer, healthier lives. You'll collaborate with various agencies, ensuring these young people receive comprehensive long-term support. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community, working flexibly across different locations and fostering trust and resilience in those you assist. If you have a genuine passion for supporting youth, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with vulnerable young people.
• Ability to build trust and provide ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people at critical moments to support them away from violence.
• Conduct outreach and mentoring after hospital discharge.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Team Working

Adaptability

Crisis Management

Job description

Violence Intervention Project Worker - LLR

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, proactive, and credible individual to work within a project aimed at tackling violence and knife crime among young people in Leicestershire.

Based at Euston Street Police Custody Suite and Leicester Royal Infirmary, and run by Turning Point, this project will intervene and engage with young people who come into hospital with injuries caused by knife crime or related violence. You will engage with these vulnerable young people at a critical moment to make a difference and support them in moving away from violence towards safer, healthier, and more productive lives. You must demonstrate empathy and the ability to connect with individuals at their lowest ebb, building strong, trusting relationships that facilitate access to ongoing support. You will provide mentoring beyond the hospital stay, linking young people to other agencies for long-term support.

Role Responsibilities

The role will be based at Euston Street Police Custody Suite and Leicester Royal Infirmary, with potential requirements to work across other University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust sites. You will also conduct outreach, meeting young people after hospital discharge across Leicestershire County, Leicester City, and Rutland County. Flexibility and willingness to travel across the county are essential. The project will have a presence in hospitals between 9 am and 10 pm, 7 days a week. Shift work, including weekends and flexible hours, is a core requirement.

If you are described as level-headed, a good listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, resilient, dedicated, and capable of handling crises— with the energy and commitment to support young people effectively— we want to hear from you. We are especially interested in applicants with previous involvement in the criminal justice system or lived experience relevant to the challenges faced by these young people, to serve as credible role models.

A driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable, but flexibility to travel across the county is mandatory.

For information regarding police vetting requirements (similar to those for becoming a police officer), please click the following link:

• Relationship building and engagement with children and young people
• Proven verbal and written communication skills adaptable to different situations
• Collaborative team-working skills
• Adaptability and resilience in changing and challenging environments
• Ability to meet goals, targets, and outcomes
• Highly effective communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on the quality of our services.

We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting every penny into our services and staff. We are committed to positive change and continually strive to improve the lives of those we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We recognize that rewards vary for each individual. Whether it's financial benefits, a supportive culture, recognition, or career development opportunities, our total reward package aims to support you fully, including:

• 25 days of paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service length up to 27 days plus Bank Holidays. Additional holidays can be purchased and spread over the year.
• Explore our comprehensive benefits package by following this link: Turning Point Benefits.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if an appointment is made before the closing date.

Starting salary is £25,116, with annual progression up to £29,383.