Engagement Worker - Liskeard, United Kingdom - White Gold Cornwall Foundation

White Gold Cornwall Foundation
White Gold Cornwall Foundation
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Liskeard, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

White Gold Cornwall works with children, young people, and adults across the whole of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly providing 1:1 mentoring support to help them navigate through life's challenges.

We aim to support, guide and, if appropriate, challenge young people who:

  • Are vulnerable or at risk.
  • Present unacceptable or challenging behaviour.
  • Are excluded from, or failing to engage in, education.
  • Lack confidence, selfesteem and/or social skills.
  • Are involved, or at risk of becoming involved, with the Law.


We are looking for
Engagement Workers to engage informally with children and young people e.g., a country walk, coffee, and chat, sharing hobbies, visiting local museums, swimming, sports, etc.

on a sessional basis.

You would be fully trained and insured by us to work safely with young people. You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle. The successful applicant(s) would also need to obtain Business Car Insurance.
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Job Description_


Job Title:
Engagement Worker


Responsible to:
Operations Manager


Hours of work:
Sessional basis (self-employed)


Pay:
£13.50 per hour


Location:

East Cornwall (Saltash, Callington, Launceston, Liskeard, and surrounding areas)

As an Engagement Worker, you will be required to:

  • Engage with young people on a 1:1 basis, working with the referrers and carers to provide appropriate support for young people from ages
  • 30yrs old.
  • Provide monthly reports on all young people supported.
  • Attend multiagency meetings, Children in Need meetings, and other meetings as requested by the referrers to act as an advocate for all young people supported.
  • Attend regular supervisions to discuss performance and caseload.
  • Undergo training as required by the organisation.
  • Communicate with referrers/carers, sometimes outside of your normal working hours, to discuss the progress/ next steps for a young person.

Differences between
essential and
desirable criteria:


  • Job description for an EW_

Summary of key duties and responsibilities

  • Engage with young people on a 1:1 basis, working with the referrers and carers to provide appropriate support for young people from ages
  • 30yrs old.
  • Provide monthly engagement reports on all young people supported
  • Provide monthly time sheets, including mileage and expenses
  • Attend multiagency meetings, Children in Need meetings, and other meetings as requested by the referrers to act as an advocate for all young people supported.
  • Attend regular supervisions to discuss performance and caseload.
  • Undergo and attend training as required by the organisation.
  • Communicate with referrers/carers, sometimes outside of your normal working hours, to discuss the progress/ next steps for a young person.
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Person specification _
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Experience_


Desirable

  • Experience of mental health services
  • Experience in drug and alcohol services
  • Previous work with young people
  • Experience of working with Social Care/Services
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Skills and personal qualities_


Essential

  • Happy and comfortable working with young people
  • Work without direct supervision
  • Effective communication both written and verbal
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including teachers, families, other agencies and young people
  • Patience
  • Adaptable and the ability to problem solve
  • Positivity and enthusiasm
  • Reliability
  • Organisation
  • Competent IT skills with access to Microsoft office and Zoom
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Knowledge_


Desirable

  • An understanding of ACEs
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Experience of Trauma Informed Approaches
  • Experience in using risk assessments and risk management
  • An understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
  • Experience in working with young people
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Other requirements_


Essential

  • Full driving licence
  • Access to a vehicle
  • Appropriate business insurance
  • Live in the county
  • Access to Microsoft office and zoom

Desirable

  • Work unsocial hours, as some referrals require possibly evenings or weekends
  • Availability to travel slightly further (up to 25miles)in exceptional circumstances to some vulnerable young people
  • Knowledge of the local amenities and recreational opportunities available

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
£13.50 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 10 per week


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Liskeard, Cornwall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have access to your own vehicle?
  • Do you currently have Business Car Insurance, or be willing to amend your policy if successful?
  • What is the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM number of hours you could work with young people each week?

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Location:


  • Liskeard, Cornwall (preferred)
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