Part Time / 15 Hours Per Week / Permanent
Are you passionate about of supporting children in Leicester? Are you able to work on own initiative in difficult situations and show good organisational skills throughout?
Here at Leicester City Council, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Children and Young People’s Justice Service CYPJS a team that’s sole purpose is to help prevent young people aged 10-17 at risk of crime, anti-social behaviour and exploitation; and those at risk of re-offending. Join us and you'll be involved in addressing issues that can lead to youth crime and will provide a supporting role to achieve better outcomes for our children and young people, families, victims and communities, ensuring their views and experiences are heard and acted upon.
This is a permanent, part-time post working 15 hours per week (2 days per week, Monday and Friday). There will be some requiring availability for evenings and weekend work. As a team, we have access to several youth centres, neighbourhood centres and council buildings.
What you’ll be doing
You'll be working directly with children by providing a supporting role for them and their families. This will involve implementing effective interventions to reduce their risk of offending behaviour, harm and safety and wellbeing concerns. You'll assist in CYPJS’ engagement work within community settings, including schools and crime hot spots; encouraging participation and engagement by children and their families.
You'll be involved with helping children achieve positive outcomes by developing their strengths and aspirations. You will work as a part of a larger multi-agency team, including but not limited to police, school and education provisions, social care, SEND team, mental health services and local community grassroots organisations.
What you’ll need
You'll need to have experience of working with children and families who may be experiencing complexities and risks, with the ability to recognise and respond to their diverse needs with appropriate support and activities. You'll have experience of working with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies, local community organisations and volunteers, which has included direct work with children. You'll also have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team including a wider multi-agency team. Knowledge of various forms of diversity, cultural sensitivity and ways to adapt to meet the needs of communities is also a must.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
For any queries regarding this post please contact [email protected]
