This post sits in the Youth Justice Service within Harrow Council's Children's Services, focused on early intervention and prevention for young people. The work centres on street-based outreach, one-to-one support and small group sessions, linking young people to local services and raising awareness of safeguarding risks. It is part of a new youth outreach programme in Harrow Town Centre, delivered by an outreach team alongside schools and community partners. Candidates need hands-on experience of working with vulnerable young people in outreach or community settings.
What the job involves
- Engage young people directly through street-based outreach, one-to-one support and small group interventions
- Build positive relationships with young people and identify chances to offer guidance, advice and support
- Raise awareness of safeguarding issues
- Connect young people to appropriate local services
- Support young people vulnerable to exploitation, abuse or risky behaviours
- Work with schools, voluntary organisations, community groups and partner agencies to provide joined-up support
- Deliver a new youth outreach programme in Harrow Town Centre as part of an outreach team, reporting to the Youth Justice Service Manager
What’s required
Experience
- Working with children, young people and vulnerable individuals in a community, outreach or similar setting
- Engaging and building positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to young people
- Developing working relationships with schools, community organisations and partner agencies
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people, including exploitation, abuse, missing episodes and risk-taking behaviours
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles, policies and procedures
- Working independently and creatively in outreach environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Identifying concerns and signposting young people to appropriate services
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
