We are recruiting a Key Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Hours Monday - Friday)Contract Type: Permanent/Full TimeLocation: Woodfieldside Business Park, PontllanfraithThis is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Youth Offending Team.We pay an attractive salary of £29,269- £32,076 and offer access to training and development opportunities.An opportunity has arisen in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service for an experienced and suitably qualified Key Worker. The post will initially sit within the Prevention Team but can be moved across the three teams in response to demand. The successful candidate will be based at our offices at Woodfieldside Business Park, Pontllanfraith. The post holder will work across both county boroughs and will need to be a car owner/driver.
The primary task is to manage a caseload and deliver interventions to address the needs of children between 8 – 17 years of age on the cusp of offending/anti-social behaviour. The ability to make assessments of risk factors associated with offending and develop bespoke, individual support plans to set timescales is essential. The overall aim is to prevent offending and anti-social behaviour.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill this permanent post to support the overall aim of the YOS in reducing offending by children. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate a proven ability to engage children and make a positive impact with the work you will be delivering as part of our multi agency Youth Offending Service. In achieving these aims, you will work closely with families and/or carers to address the factors leading to offending.
You will be required to contribute to accurate and timely electronic records in accordance with the Youth Justice Board’s National Standards. Therefore, IT skills are essential for this role, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Does this sound like the right job for you? If so we will provide you with the following:-
The successful applicant will need to be flexible and innovative with the ability to deliver a high quality service.
For the role, we ask that you have:
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments listAfter reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate Macgregor on 01495 235623 or email [email protected]
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Interviews will be held on Friday the 7th of June 2024.
No alternative date for interview can be offered.