Youth Engagement Officer - Hackney, United Kingdom - The Riverside Group

The Riverside Group
The Riverside Group
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Hackney, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

Job Title:
Youth Engagement Officer


Contract Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£30,859 per annum


Working Hours:37.5 hours per week


Working Pattern:
Shift work 7:30-3:30PM, 12:30 - 8:30PM including alternate weekends and bank holidays


Location:
Hackney Vulnerable Parents, Hackney


The difference you will make as a Youth Engagement Officer


You will be responsible for support plans, risk assessments, customer reviews, undertaking assessments for both our 16/17yrs and young parents, developing parenting skills and independent living skills.

You will have experience of working with young people and young parents and have demonstrable experience of parenting work and undertaking assessments, family support, child protection and some experience of care proceedings.

You will also be expected to undertake group work, take the lead on complex cases as well as supporting colleagues with cases.


About you

We are looking for someone with:

  • We are looking for a motivated, flexible, and committed individual to work across our exceptional, 24 hour 16/17yrs complex needs and young parent schemes in Hackney.
  • You will have an indepth knowledge of child development and the impact of abuse on a child's wellbeing.
  • You will have experience of planning 11 work with hard to engage young people and parents, undertaking observations as part of the assessment process.
  • You will already have or be willing to work towards training to deliver a recognized parenting course e.g., Triple P, Mellow Parenting, Webster Stratton etc.

Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers.

For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK.

Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.


Working with us, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay & generous pension
  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working options available
  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.


Role Profile

  • Work within a mixed staff team of 9 on a rota basis


  • Monday

  • Friday between 8am 8.30pm, including 2 weekend days per month
  • Ensure the delivery of a highquality service to complex needs 16/17yr and young parent's accommodation service in Hackney
  • Have relevant experience of working with young people and young parents in the child protection and care proceedings arena
  • Liaise with the professional network, including daily interaction and teamwork with Social Services, YOT, family courts, and safeguarding teams
  • Prepare reports for Child Protection meetings, Core Group meetings, Young Parents Panels, Review Meetings and Care Proceedings
  • Attend and present the organization at panels and forums when required. Meet targets and deadlines as set by One Support's management team
**Person specification

Essential


Experience in preparing clear and concise reports for meetings related to the welfare of a young person/ child is a must - e.g., child protection meetings, child in need meetings, in house review meetings, strategy meetings, legal planning meetings and care proceedings.


Desirable

  • Applicants should be educated to degree level or a professional qualification in a relevant field and experience of program delivery with either children or families including experience of Psychologically informed environments (PIEs).
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