Young Persons Worker - Fixed Term

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
• To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:
• OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
• experience of managing a caseload of young people with complex needs
• sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to put safeguarding processes into practice
• evidence of multi-agency working
• evidence of continuous professional development
• excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
• good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
• the ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
• effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
• access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence
• This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check.