Violence Intervention Project Worker - LLR

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as a Violence Intervention Project Worker in Leicestershire, supporting young people affected by violence. This role involves outreach, mentoring, and collaboration with various agencies to help young individuals transition to safer lifestyles. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for youth support.

Benefits

25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Options to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with children and young people.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support young people post-discharge from hospital.
• Conduct outreach across Leicestershire.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends.

Skills

Building relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Crisis handling

Job description

Violence Intervention Project Worker - LLR

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

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 operated by Turning Point, the project will engage with young people who come into hospital with injuries caused by knife crime or related violence. You will have the opportunity to make a difference by supporting these vulnerable young people, helping them move away from violence towards safer, healthier, and more productive lives. Empathy, the ability to forge trusting relationships, and providing ongoing mentoring are essential components of this role, including linking young people to other support agencies after hospital discharge.

Role Responsibilities

The role is primarily 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 post-discharge across Leicestershire, Leicester City, and Rutland County. Flexibility and willingness to travel across the county are essential. The project operates between 9am and 10pm, 7 days a week, requiring shift work, including weekends and flexible hours.

We are seeking individuals who are level-headed, compassionate, patient, great communicators, resilient, dedicated, and capable of handling crises. Preference will be given to those with prior involvement with the criminal justice system or lived experience relevant to the challenges faced by these young people, as they can serve as credible role models.

A driving license and access to a car are desirable but not mandatory, as flexibility in travel is required.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Experience in building relationships and engaging with children and young people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills adaptable to different situations
• Collaborative team working skills
• Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment
• Ability to meet goals, targets, and outcomes
• Effective communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people's achievement

About Us

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on our services. Operating on a not-for-profit basis, we reinvest all earnings into our services and staff, continually striving to improve the lives of those we support.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive reward package tailored to individual needs, including:

• 25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service length up to 27 days + Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional holidays
• Access to a range of benefits detailed here: Turning Point Benefits

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

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