Youth Worker (Evolve)

Due to the nature and pressing need of the work you will be required to work such hours as are necessary for the full and effective performance of your duties, including evening and weekend work., Young Gloucestershire supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives. Our vision is for young people to have the confidence motivation and skills to improve their lives. We work to achieve this vision by creating opportunities that educate, inform, and inspire by;

• Providing training for young people to take the next step.


• Working with young people to make informed decisions by offering practical support.


• Working with communities to provide opportunities for young people.


JOB PURPOSE

To support children (Primary and secondary age children with SEMH/SEND and EHCP's) to maintain their education placements, or transition into alternative appropriate ones.

To support children who have been Permanently Excluded from Education., The main responsibilities include:

• Providing support to children and young people to maintain their education placement.


• Providing transitions support to children and young people to enable them to return to education.


• Providing one to one support SEND/SEMH children, building relationships with the child and family, and supporting the child to transition into a new education environment.


• Provide support around all areas a child or young person might need to ensure a positive transition.


• Provide support and advocate for and with families., To hold a case load of children who have been identified as needing support.


• Create an action plan with young people to identify their next steps.


• Provide advice, guidance, and information to young people to allow them to make informed decisions.


• To address practical issues and challenges to secure positive destinations.


• To work with parents, children, young people, and other professionals to ensure a support package is in place.


• To support children and young people with all areas of their mental health.


• Develop resources for the project as and when needed.


• Carry out regular risk assessments of all activities prior to delivery.


• To ensure safeguarding of young people.


• To ensure the use of established recording and monitoring computerised systems using upshot.


• Providing one to one therapeutic mentoring for children.


• Delivering workshops/awareness sessions within schools and other outside organizations.


• Assess referrals, identify needs, and design appropriate interventions.


• Deliver therapeutic sessions as required to young people through a variety of mediums.
  
  Relevant Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent.


• Experience of working in a therapeutic approach.


• Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.


• Experience of the school system


• Experience of working on his/her own initiative and work effectively as part of a team with shared and overlapping objectives as agreed plan.


• Experience of handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.


• Communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including experience of writing accurate and concise reports.


• Communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including experience of writing accurate and concise reports.


• Understanding and promotion of equal opportunities in both staff and client work.


• Flexible working hours to meet the needs of the business.


• Driving licence and willing to drive company vehicles.


• Experience of working with the primary school age range.


DISIRABLE

• Relevant Degree Level qualification or equivalent.


• Awareness of current issues faced by the Voluntary Sector/Education sector.


• Adaptable and shows initiative. Has a high level of personal resilience and emotional and social intelligence.


• Evidence of recent commitment to personal professional development.


• IT skills - experienced with Microsoft Office and knowledge of the database.


• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as youth, community or social work, teaching, or management.


• Experience in managing a diverse caseload.


• Experience of presentations/group meetings, training, and delivery.