Support Time Recovery Worker - Leeds, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Leeds

£14.44 Per Hour

Job Role

To contribute to the development of the Liaison and Diversion Service, by working in partnership with other agencies to reduce health inequalities within a specific targeted group within the criminal justice system.

To make referrals to the appropriate services and to encourage and support young people and vulnerable adults to access statutory and voluntary sector services so that health and social outcomes may be improved.

To contribute to community safety and crime reduction strategies by working in partnership with other criminal justice agencies to achieve a reduction in offending and re-offending.

To promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. To promote their capacity for change and social inclusion.

To deliver and review interventions within a framework informed by research evidence and best practice guidance, which is underpinned by principles of anti-discriminatory practice.

To positively engage vulnerable adults, children and young people at risk of social exclusion and their families, enabling their participation in the planning, delivery and review of services.

Requirements for the post.

To hold a professional qualification in related field ( e.g. Social Care, Health, Education, Police, Probation, Youth Work ) or extensive equivalent relevant experience.

The post will require the ability to travel around the district and to transport service users. A full driving licence is required. (unless unable to drive through disability - where adjustment will be agreed. )

A thorough understanding of the risks and needs that young people experience that are associated with adverse outcomes and difficult transitions to adulthood.

Knowledge and understanding of the current health and social policy relevant to those in the Criminal Justice system.

Knowledge of the services available to people and their families/carers.

Knowledge and understanding of the Council's and partner organisations Information Sharing and Confidentiality policies and guidance.

Significant experience of undertaking direct work with vulnerable adults or children, young people, offenders and their families.