At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people affected by violence, providing tailored interventions and guidance.
- Company: Catch22 is dedicated to building a supportive society for all.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs or equivalent and relevant experience in youth work or social care.
The predicted salary is between 26276 - 26276 £ per year.
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We achieve this in two ways: improving lives on the frontline through delivery of public services and using our knowledge to change 'the system'.
As a Navigator & Tailored Support Youth Worker, you will be providing support to children and young adults (CYA) who are victims of, at risk of, or involved in serious/youth violence. Support will predominantly occur at ‘reachable moments’ in custody settings and hospital sites within the county of Staffordshire.
Your main duties will include:
- Responding to notifications received from designated custody settings at reachable moments where violence is a factor related to arrests made.
- Responding to notifications received from designated health settings at reachable moments where violence is a factor related to injuries sustained.
- Identifying risk and support needs of CYA engaged through Navigator interventions (and their families/significant others where necessary) and signposting/referring onto specialist support services.
- Completing dynamic risk assessments to ensure the safety and protection of CYA engaged, their families/significant others, and professionals involved.
- Sharing information to safeguard individuals linked to violence including: Police intelligence, safeguarding referrals, Child Exploitation Processes.
- Developing and sustaining productive working relationships with partner agencies to ensure regular and appropriate referrals.
- Undertaking tailored, short term, one to one interventions with CYA where additional support is required.
- Creating collaborative action plans and risk reduction plans capturing outcomes through the use of the Outcome Star tool.
- Conducting Educational Awareness training within partner agencies to increase understanding of youth violence and associated harms.
- Completing all required monitoring information within set timescales to assist the production of feedback reports and case studies.
Other responsibilities include:
- Familiarisation with all Catch22 policies and procedures and working in line with service specifications.
- Attending and engaging in regular supervision and appraisal sessions for continued personal and professional development.
- Acting as an ambassador for Catch22, upholding and promoting our corporate values.
- Participating in publicity events promoting the service at local level.
- Being willing to work on a flexible rota system to meet the demands of the service, including some evenings and weekends.
- Carrying out other relevant duties as may be required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, grade “C” or above.
- Relevant professional qualification in Youth/community work, Social Care, Health or Education.
- Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of, involved in or victim to youth violence.
- Experience of working directly with young people presenting a variety of support needs.
Additional Information:
- Salary: £26,276
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Health & Custody settings within Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
- This is a Full Time Position (37hrs per week).
- Vetting and Clearance Requirements: Enhanced DBS check.
- You will need a current driving licence, business insurance and use of a suitable vehicle for work.
Catch22 values equality, diversity and inclusion and is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
