Youth Intervention Worker - Bedford, United Kingdom - Link to Change

Link to Change
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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Link to Change are pleased to recruit for the role of Youth Intervention Practitioner.

30-37 hours per week considered.


We are seeking someone who can work in a multi-agency and community setting, alongside professionals from social care, the police services and the voluntary sector.

The role entails safeguarding vulnerable young people from child exploitation and helping them to rebuild their lives. Experience in engaging children and young people aged 7 to 26 years and delivering training sessions are necessary skills.


We are committed to having young peoples' voice at the heart of our organisation, all employees support young peoples right to a voice and assist them to influence the sector.

You will support the planning and delivery of our participation group and youth led projects.


A clean driving licence and use of a car with appropriate insurance is essential.

Person Specification

  • Proven experience in the area of social care/youth work/education/heath or related sector.
  • Experience of delivering group work and training.
  • Experience of working with children and young adults (726 years).
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships with young people, their families & professionals, in order to provide a trusting service.
  • Having an understanding of the world in which young people live in, including recognising issues such as exploitation, online safety and wellbeing.
  • Ability to prioritise, plan, monitor and evaluate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to record activity and actions computerised database

We aim to review applicants throughout so may close the recruitment prior to closing date.

If you would like an informal conversation or visit to the office, please contact us to arrange, you are more than welcome and the kettle is always on.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
£25,460.00-£26,650.00 per year


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/12/2023


Reference ID:
YIW/Nov23/30-37
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