Youth Mental Health Case Worker – County Lines Support

Catch22; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Catch22 in the UK is seeking a Case Worker - Mental Health to provide tailored one-to-one support to young people and their families. You will work within a multi-agency team to safeguard and maximise outcomes, with a requirement for a full driving licence and access to a car.

The role offers hybrid working and regional travel as part of duties. You will adapt case management to individual needs, maintain accurate data, and collaborate with partner agencies to deliver effective referrals and

Qualifications

• Good ICT skills and experience with data recording/collection systems.
• Experience working with young people and families with complex needs.
• Experience of inter-agency collaboration, preferably with Children’s and Family Services/Youth Justice/Youth Services.
• Knowledge of risk and vulnerability issues among young people.
• Desirable qualification in a relevant discipline such as youth, community, health and social care, management.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support to a predefined caseload of young people and families involved in County Lines activity, using assessment, care planning and risk management.
• Continuously assess and manage caseload risks, escalating through safeguarding procedures and adjusting contact frequency as needed.
• Ensure diverse needs and aspirations of all service users are considered in service planning and delivery.
• Liaise with local partner organisations and other agencies to ensure effective referrals, care, risk management and smooth transitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Inter-agency collaboration

Experience with young people

ICT skills

Education

Relevant qualification in youth/ community/ health and social care/ management

Job description

Catch22 in the UK is seeking a Case Worker - Mental Health to provide tailored one-to-one support to young people and their families. You will work within a multi-agency team to safeguard and maximise outcomes, with a requirement for a full driving licence and access to a car.

The role offers hybrid working and regional travel as part of duties. You will adapt case management to individual needs, maintain accurate data, and collaborate with partner agencies to deliver effective referrals and