Youth & Family Practitioner – Justice & Empowerment (Flexible)

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid at 55p per mile

Progression within public sector

DBS check paid by us

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing and counselling service

Employee discount scheme

Good employer

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Youth Worker for the Link Project in the Youth and Justice Service at County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA. You will support children, families and victims, undertake complex assessments, and help empower young people through voice and advocacy.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or above and substantial experience with children and families. The post includes safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities for training and progression within a large public

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above with substantial experience working with children and families.
• Able to conduct timely dynamic assessments and provide shorter interventions.
• Strong understanding of youth justice needs including development, trauma and ACEs.
• Capable of capturing the voice of the child in assessments and case records.
• Knowledge of local services to guide families toward appropriate support and referrals.
• Experience with targeted interventions to stabilise situations and strengthen families.
• Evidence of positive working relationships with professional partners and collaboration.
• Understanding safeguarding policies and promoting welfare of the child.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of children, families and victims.
• Undertake complex assessments of the needs of children and families.
• Be responsible for developing practice and undertaking learning.
• Listen to and act upon children’s voice to strive for the best outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with families

Partnership working

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Youth Worker for the Link Project in the Youth and Justice Service at County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA. You will support children, families and victims, undertake complex assessments, and help empower young people through voice and advocacy.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or above and substantial experience with children and families. The post includes safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities for training and progression within a large public