Youth Intervention Worker - Worcester, United Kingdom - Worcester City Council

Worcester City Council

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Worcester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction

Worcester City Council works with partners in the community to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Worcester City.

The team responds to reports of youth related ASB across Worcester. They engage with the young people and divert them away from ASB and into other purposeful activities.

The Youth Intervention Team has opportunities for up to 4 part-time Youth Intervention Officers.

They will join our successful and innovative team working with young people under the age of 18 on the streets of Worcester, till the end of March 2025.

You will be part of a rota which will provide pro-active and reactive engagement for young people over 7 days which will include some evenings.

Each session could last for approximately up to 2 hours, but principally early / late evenings and weekends.

Sessions will either be 1-2-1 walk and talks, place based drop-ins, patrolling in public spaces or group sessional work with referrals.

The successful applicants will have good communication skills and a commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of young people to safeguard them and prevent ASB or exploitation.

Training will be provided where appropriate. If successful you will receive a full induction to working for Worcester City Council. You will then have access to a wide variety of training courses. You will be a part of Worcester City Youth Collaborative and contribute to its work.

Key requirement for the roles are:
To provide a mediation service between Young People, Police and Communities in targeted hot spot areas.

To work in a productive and proactive way to reduce ASB and divert young people into more appropriate leisure time activities.

To deliver consequence and other youth specific training and/or group sessions in educational settings.

The post will mainly operate 'out of office hours' working, and on occasion the post holder may experience confrontational situations.

Educated to NVQ level 3 or appropriate work experience
Good written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate with good keyboard skills
Good time management and personal organisation skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Able to use initiative to respond to problems and unexpected situations
Experience of producing meeting and project documentations
Experience of working in community engagement / safety / youth or a related field
Experience of working in a busy customer focussed environment
A current full and valid UK driving license
Able to work unsociable hours, on an ad hoc basis
Pass an enhanced DBS check for working with young adults.

Closing Date:
Sunday 10th March 2024

Interview date:
Tuesday 26th March 2024