Early Intervention RESPECT Keyworker (Young Futures Prevention Panel)

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The Early Intervention RESPECT Keyworker position at Calderdale Youth Justice Service offers the chance to support families experiencing CAPVA by delivering evidence-based interventions with a restorative, relational approach.

Working within the Young Futures Prevention Panel and with partner agencies, you will help families access support early, reduce vulnerability, and promote positive behaviour change in a hybrid working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Support children, young people and families affected by CAPVA.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve family relationships and safety.
• Engage both young people and parents using restorative, relational and trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with the Young Futures Prevention Panel Coordinator and partner agencies to access support early.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Calderdale Youth Justice Service and contribute to the delivery of the Young Futures Programme through the provision of specialist early intervention support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).

Based within Calderdale Youth Justice Service, the RESPECT Keyworker will play a key role in supporting children, young people and families where abusive behaviours within the family home are causing harm, distress and family breakdown. The post holder will work directly with young people, parents and carers, delivering evidence-based interventions that improve family relationships, increase safety and promote positive behaviour change.

The successful candidate will be passionate about working with families, skilled in engaging both young people and parents, and committed to providing high-quality interventions using restorative, relational and trauma-informed approaches.

Working closely with the Young Futures Prevention Panel Coordinator, Youth Justice Service colleagues and a range of partner agencies, you will help families access the support they need at the earliest opportunity, reducing vulnerability, strengthening protective factors and preventing escalation into more intensive services.

Early Intervention RESPECT Keyworker (Young Futures Prevention Panel)

Company: Calderdale Council

Salary: £19,546 to £20,886 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Halifax

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 27 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Calderdale Youth Justice Service and contribute to the delivery of the Young Futures Programme through the provision of specialist early intervention support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).

Based within Calderdale Youth Justice Service, the RESPECT Keyworker will play a key role in supporting children, young people and families where abusive behaviours within the family home are causing harm, distress and family breakdown. The post holder will work directly with young people, parents and carers, delivering evidence-based interventions that improve family relationships, increase safety and promote positive behaviour change.

The successful candidate will be passionate about working with families, skilled in engaging both young people and parents, and committed to providing high-quality interventions using restorative, relational and trauma-informed approaches.

Working closely with the Young Futures Prevention Panel Coordinator, Youth Justice Service colleagues and a range of partner agencies, you will help families access the support they need at the earliest opportunity, reducing vulnerability, strengthening protective factors and preventing escalation into more intensive services.

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