Turnaround Worker - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children
Achieving for Children
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Maidenhead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs.

We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do.

There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.


This is 24 month fixed term, part time position (30 hours). Salary advertised will be calculated pro-rata.
About the role


The Turnaround Worker has been designed using an Early Help approach to enable us to improve the outcomes for children on the cusp of the justice system.

It will enable us to expand best practice in early intervention and deliver evidence-based interventions, whilst maintaining a non-criminogenic approach, with the ultimate aim of preventing the child (re)offending.


  • Completing written assessments and reports on young people and families.
  • Work with young people and their families in an individual or group settings.
  • Building and maintaining successful relationships, including with young people, families and professionals.
  • Ability to work as part of an effective and supportive team.
About you


To meet the requirements of this position, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual that is educated to degree standard in a relevant field which can include but not exclusive to social work, criminology, law, psychology or sociology.

The individual must have knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in relation to Children and Young People, and has a good understanding of safeguarding and Child Protection procedures and processes.

They must be able to demonstrate their experience of working in social, educational, health, youth, community or youth justice settings where they have had to develop and maintain successful relationships with young people, families and professionals.

The individual needs to feel confident in completing written assessments and reports on young people and families, and maintain service standards by accurate and timely record keeping.

The individual must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car.

About our benefits


We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.


In AfC you will also have access to:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years.
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
  • Stable and supportive leadership
  • Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
  • Flexible working options helping to keep a good work life balance
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information


Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.


Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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