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30 hours per week on annualised hours contract usually working a rota between 18 and 37 hours per week including weekends and evenings.Peak demand for service is during school holidays with no more than equivalent of 5 days leave to be taken in the summer holidays and no more than equivalent of 10 days leave to be taken in school holidays per leave year. The service is open Monday to Saturday. A limited amount of 6 day/week working is required to ensure rota cover. You may be working from any of our 6 Adventure playgrounds which are located between PO1 - PO6. Link to PYC website -<a href="https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/play" target="_blank">https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/play</a> What is the role all about?Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for children and families?Join our dynamic team at a council-run Adventure Playground, where every day is packed with creativity, energy, and fun!As a Playground Activity Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the action - organising and delivering a wide range of exciting activities for children aged 6 to 13. From arts and crafts to sports, games, and imaginative play, you’ll help bring joy and adventure to every session.You’ll engage with children from diverse backgrounds, build positive relationships with families, and work closely with your teammates to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe play environment. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining site safety and reporting any potential hazards.Beyond the day-to-day fun, you’ll support the development of the playground itself—helping a space that reflects the needs and voices of local children, all while following Portsmouth City Council’s policies and procedures.You will be organising and running activities for children aged 6 - 13 and families on a council run Adventure Playground. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports and other creative activities. You will be engaging and communicating with children from varying backgrounds as well as interacting with their parents and your own colleagues.You will also be responsible for ensuring the sites are a safe environment for children to play in and report any potential dangers. You will be supporting the Adventure Playground staff team to develop the play facility having regard for the needs of local children and in line with PCC policies &amp; procedures.Who is the person?You need to:<ul>
<li>Be aged 16 or over as this is a requirement for the role.</li>
<li>Be able to relate to younger people aged 6 - 13 years. Previous experience working with children would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Be self-motivated and have enthusiasm to support physical and creative activities for children.</li>
<li>Be able to deal with conflict and work well under pressure.</li>
<li>Have good communication skills in talking to a wide range of people including children, parents, and colleagues.</li>
<li>The ability to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the role.</li>
<li>Be a team player who can work in small teams effectively.</li>
<li>Demonstrate an understanding for Safeguarding children in this role.</li>
<li>Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations.</li>
<li>Having a qualification in Play Work would be advantageous but not essential.10. Be flexible to work across all of the Council Adventure Playgrounds.</li>
</ul>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached below.About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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Permanent - Part time, 28 Hours per week Do you have a passion for play, the outdoors, and making a difference in young people’s lives? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Activity Ranger to us and help create fun, safe, and inclusive opportunities for children and young people across Reading. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: As an Activity Ranger, you’ll be at the heart of creating fun and inclusive play opportunities for children and young people from the Ranger Station in Prospect Park, Reading and across the borough in schools.&nbsp; This role is for Monday to Friday only – doesn’t require weekend work. You’ll deliver engaging sessions in parks, open spaces, schools, and outreach venues, helping children build confidence, stay active, and enjoy positive, healthy experiences. A key part of your role will be supporting children and young people with SEND, ensuring activities are safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone. By working closely with families, schools, and partner organisations, you’ll help build strong community connections while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, health &amp; safety, and inclusion. During school holidays, you’ll support activity clubs and special projects, bringing even more opportunities for children to get outside and play. We use Play (activities, sports, crafts) to support young people between the ages of 4 – 13, helping young people to understand their world, have access to play and build resilience which may support with wellbeing, routines, understanding the world, educational attainment and building key life skills. Duties will include:
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<li>Coordinate with team members and manage a diverse range of play-based and sports provisions that focus on increasing physical activity, educational attainment and improving wellbeing of young people.</li>
<li>Support the Team with administration needs relating to the projects you are involved in.</li>
<li>Focus on play based strategies, safeguarding children and ensuring health and safety policies and procedures are followed.</li>
<li>Your role will include supporting young people at the Ranger Station Prosect Park, this can consist of supporting with our onsite activities including low ropes, mini golf, archery and sports. Training will be provided.</li>
<li>Working with young people with learning disabilities or SEND.</li>
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We’re looking for someone with experience working with young people or delivering leisure and play services, who is confident in using play-based learning to engage children and young people. You’ll bring excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and build strong, positive relationships. Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine passion for supporting the personal development and wellbeing of every individual you work with. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Dan Peters - Service Manager, Reading Education Play and Support at <a href="mailto:daniel.peters@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.peters@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:daniel.peters@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment,

Reading Borough Council

Activity Ranger - Reading Education Play and Support Team

<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>The role</h4>After delivering significant improvement following a major review of youth services in 2020, we are now moving into the next phase of development, starting by bring together the youth and play services.This role is pivotal in delivery of high quality youth work provision. To deliver universal and targeted activities for children and young people to enable the service to achieve the aims and goals of relevant corporate plans and strategies in relation to children and young people. To maintain and deploy a diverse range of resources to support the delivery of said activities and targets of the service.By taking part in the operational delivery of youth and play services, the role will be instrumental in ensuring that we deliver consistently excellent services and positive outcomes for young people.The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing high quality youth and play services. You will be a collaborative team player and keen to play your part to shaping the future direction of the youth and play service.About You:The post holder will have first-hand experience of youth and play services, front line delivery and is successfully able to engage young people in positive activities. They will be an active champion for young people, supporting, advocating for and ensuring that they are heard and understood as provision for them in the borough is developed.Their passion and enthusiasm for the delivery of excellent services will be matched by their experience of the following;- Experience of working with and supervising groups of young people from various backgrounds - Aged 11- 19- Experience of engaging groups of young people in a centre based environment- The ability to support in the planning and delivery of a bespoke Easter and summer school holiday activity programmes- An awareness of youth related health &amp; safety, risk assessments and site inspection requirements- Good communication skills and experience of working as part of a team.- Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft officeThis is an exciting opportunity for a capable, ambitious and energetic team player who is keen to deliver excellent services for children and young people in Southwark.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Application closing date: 23/09/2025 Interviews provisional date w/c 06/10/2025 Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2610972&amp;ptId=107560" target="_blank">Please Click Here For the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Youth Worker

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If this role is for you, then Impulse Leisure would welcome your application, and has many benefits to offer.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are positive about disability and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).
Please APPLY ONLINE via the link provided.
If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01375 375533 extension 520. However, we encourage applicants to apply via the online link - it’s the quickest and easiest application process.



The Swim Co-ordinator role focuses on co-ordinating a high quality i-Swim programme, and ensuring delivery of a professional, welcoming and inclusive swim lesson environment at all our sites.&nbsp; Swim Co-ordinators provide day to day supervision of the Swim Instructors, and act as a facilitator and advocate to help raise the profile, importance and benefits of learning to swim.&nbsp;
You (and centre management) will be responsible for organising staff rotas and scheduling of lessons to meet programme requirements and customer needs.&nbsp; You will ensure high standards of lesson delivery, cover classes as required, as well as proactive and committed to customer experience whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all swimmers.&nbsp;
The successful candidates must hold a nationally recognised qualification for swim instruction, i.e. ASA/Swim England Level 2, STA or equivalent.&nbsp;

Due to the nature of activities undertaken (i.e. regulated activity with children), this post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Any provisional offer of employment made will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate, to include an annually renewed DBS Update Service subscription for the purposes of ongoing satisfactory status checks throughout employment, in accordance with Company Policies.

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Support Worker - Young People’s Services Empowering independence, building futuresPart time - 15 hours per week - £10,344pa Radlett (Shenley)Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.What we are looking for:<ul>
<li>Someone who genuinely wants to work with young people, understands the challenges they face, and is committed to building trusting relationships.</li>
<li>A trauma-informed approach - you seek to understand behaviours, respond with patience, and support young people through their journey.</li>
<li>A belief in dignity and respect for all, with an inclusive mindset and a commitment to supporting migrant children.</li>
<li>A focus on independence - we provide supported housing, which means our focus is on promoting independence rather than delivering personal care. You will help young people learn, grow, and take ownership of their lives.</li>
<li>Respect for the space - we work in young people’s homes, and we treat them as such.</li>
<li>Motivation and positivity - celebrating small wins and staying resilient through challenges.</li>
<li>Confidence in lone working and professional curiosity - you are not afraid to ask questions and dig deeper when needed.</li>
<li>Strong record-keeping and admin skills - documentation is a key part of keeping young people safe.</li>
<li>Great communication and teamwork - you will work with other professionals and agencies to get the best outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, manage your workload independently, and switch off when the day is done.</li>
<li>A commitment to learning - you are proactive about training, legislation, and continuous development.</li>
<li>Empathy, attention to detail, and openness to feedback.</li>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<li>Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma - or willingness to complete, supported by Hightown Housing</li>
<li>Ability to work day shifts (7am-3pm &amp; 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</li>
</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£10,344 pa for a 15 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS (and signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Youth Support Worker

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Support Worker - Young People’s Services Empowering independence, building futuresFull Time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa Hemel HempsteadAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.What we are looking for:<ul>
<li>Someone who genuinely wants to work with young people, understands the challenges they face, and is committed to building trusting relationships.</li>
<li>A trauma-informed approach - you seek to understand behaviours, respond with patience, and support young people through their journey.</li>
<li>A belief in dignity and respect for all, with an inclusive mindset and a commitment to supporting migrant children.</li>
<li>A focus on independence - we provide supported housing, which means our focus is on promoting independence rather than delivering personal care. You will help young people learn, grow, and take ownership of their lives.</li>
<li>Respect for the space - we work in young people’s homes, and we treat them as such.</li>
<li>Motivation and positivity - celebrating small wins and staying resilient through challenges.</li>
<li>Confidence in lone working and professional curiosity - you are not afraid to ask questions and dig deeper when needed.</li>
<li>Strong record-keeping and admin skills - documentation is a key part of keeping young people safe.</li>
<li>Great communication and teamwork - you will work with other professionals and agencies to get the best outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, manage your workload independently, and switch off when the day is done.</li>
<li>A commitment to learning - you are proactive about training, legislation, and continuous development.</li>
<li>Empathy, attention to detail, and openness to feedback.</li>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<li>Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma - or willingness to complete, supported by Hightown Housing</li>
<li>Ability to work day shifts (7am-3pm &amp; 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</li>
</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS (and signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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The ServiceUnder the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, every local authority has to ensure youth justice services operate within their area.Portsmouth Youth Justice Service is situated in the Children, Families and Education Directorate of Portsmouth City Council.We are a multi-disciplinary, partnership organisation that works within Children and Families Services and the wider Youth Justice System to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people (10 – 17 years of age).The RoleThis well-resourced and innovative team requires an enthusiastic, creative and knowledgeable Restorative Justice Practitioner, who will enjoy the challenge of working in this important service.Providing a key role for children who have offended and the individuals or organisations harmed by their offence(s), you will deliver specialist Restorative Justice functions within the team.Reporting to a Youth Justice Service Team Leader and working with other Restorative Justice Practitioners in the Service, you will administer and co-ordinate restorative justice processes and activities including victim contact, reparation, mediation, restorative conferences and one to one support and/or intervention.You will ensure contact processes are completed in a timely way which is sensitive to needs and can inform effective intervention planning.In addition, you will co-ordinate the use of a variety of community venues and placements suitable for restorative justice, reparation and unpaid work, including those available at evenings and weekends.Working alongside our Community Engagement Co-Ordinator, you will also support our work to recruit, select, train, and support YJS volunteers who contribute to our Restorative Justice delivery.You will take a pro-active approach to promote opportunities for volunteering with the YJS via advertisement across a range of media (in line with PCC policies and procedures) and at local venues and events and respond to enquiries from potential volunteers to ensure timely provision of further information, including application packs.The ideal candidateWill need to have/be:<ul>
<li>An understanding of the Youth Justice System, in particular the role of Restorative Justice in the delivery of youth justice work. </li>
<li>Excellent knowledge and skills in the area of assessment and be competent in using these to ensure best outcomes for young people, victims and volunteers.</li>
<li>A sound understanding on the nature and management of risk (of reoffending and harm) and vulnerability (safety and wellbeing).</li>
<li>Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service, be flexible in being able to adapt to the changing needs of the team. Maintain a professional approach which encourages service user engagement. </li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with people from many different agencies as well as with young people, victims and volunteers.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</li>
<li>Calm and organised to enable you to meet the daily deadlines whilst working within this busy service. Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative whilst recognising policies and procedures in place. Have problem solving skills when dealing with the variety of challenges you will be facing daily. Demonstrate confidence in working within timescales set.</li>
</ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid working arrangements:Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be 2 days required in the office.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email:Kim Helme - <a href="mailto:Kim.Helme@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kim.Helme@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Restorative Justice Practitioner

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWant to make a positive difference to young people’s lives? Enjoy direct work with young people? Come and join our well-established Care Experienced Team as a Personal Advisor.We support care-experienced young people to achieve the best possible start in their adult life by helping them develop their independence skills, including support with peer and family relationships, finding and maintaining suitable accommodation, fulfilling their plans and goals around education and employment, supporting them with budgeting, and keeping safe, well and healthy. The role is primarily focused on working with 18-25 year olds, but you will also joint work with our children in care teams, supporting young people aged 16 – 18 who are still in our care, to prepare them for independent living and adulthood. Working directly with young people, their carers, support workers and colleagues in housing, education and health, you will be crucial in developing, implementing and reviewing personalised plans of support (Pathway Plans), agreed in partnership with the young person. Many of our young people live in and around North Somerset but some young people live in other parts of the country; the ability to travel is essential. Key Responsibilities:<ol><li>Building strong, supportive relationships with the young people you work with, helping them to make positive choices in all areas of their lives.</li><li>Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the young people's needs and contributing to plans to meet these needs.</li><li>Supporting young people as they navigate the challenging transition from living with carers to living independently.</li><li>Working with young people to create ambitious, meaningful Pathway Plans, setting out their goals and supporting them to achieve these.</li><li>Maintaining accurate up-to-date records in line with our recording policy.</li><li>Advocating for care leavers in the local community and promoting good relationships.</li></ol>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at our Town Hall offices in Weston-super-Mare.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about Care Experienced Young People and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ol><li>You will have relevant training history e.g. Child Development, Drugs Awareness, Welfare Benefits, Direct Work Skills and Therapeutic models of support.</li><li>An understanding of the Children Act 1989 and 2011 Statutory Guidance. An understanding of the Equal Opportunities issues relevant to work with young people, and knowledge of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and its principles.</li><li>You will need to have experience of and be able to form effective relationships with young people.</li><li>Have clear communication skills, both written and verbal, and be competent in the use of IT systems.</li><li>A positive and empathic attitude towards young people who experience difficulty and disadvantage is essential, as is a commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting young people's rights.</li><li>This role requires flexibility, including the ability to work flexible hours and travel out of county on a regular basis.</li></ol>Desirable Criteria:<ol><li>A Social Work Degree, Counselling Certificate / Diploma in Social Work, CSS, Youth &amp; Community Certificate. NVQ level 3 Childcare, Connexions Personal Advisor Diploma.</li><li>To have worked with care experienced young people.</li><li>To have experience of Statutory Child Care Services</li><li>To have worked with Asylum Seeking young people.</li></ol>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Karen McNally, Team Manager, at <a href="mailto:karen.mcnally@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.mcnally@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07386665815.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Friday 19 September 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Job Title: SfYP Area Service Manager Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum pay award pending Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (HCC SfYP) delivers youth work, careers education, information advice guidance, work related learning and work experience.&nbsp; Plus, the review and maintenance of education health and care plans (EHCPs) for young people post-16 / post school.The vision of HCC SfYP is to meet the needs of young people who face challenges in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood.The Service delivers in schools, colleges, community venues and young people’s centres using a variety of different styles and methods - daytime, evening, and weekends.<h4>About the role</h4>Responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of Careers Education IAG Advisers, Youth Workers, EHCP Coordinators, Employment Training Advisers, and other professionals - you will have successful practice and management experience of youth work and or careers education.You will have strong operational performance management experience and skills and a proven track record of developing a culture of high performance and achievement, at pace.As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have countywide strategic lead responsibilities for one or more service priority areas.In addition to core funded work, the team delivers contracted services in schools and colleges such as careers guidance and work-related learning.As well as having achieved in relevant previous roles, you will be required to show strong leadership; be innovative, flexible, motivational, have good attention to detail, work at speed, and can engage and negotiate with a wide range of partners from schools / colleges, employers / businesses, district / borough councils, the voluntary sector, other education providers and elected members.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>JNC qualified or Level 6 Careers Guidance qualified.</li><li>Strong leadership and current successful operational performance management experience</li><li>Thrive in a fast-moving multidisciplinary environment - successfully achieving deadlines, at pace.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence and daily access to a vehicle.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:headofsfyp@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">headofsfyp@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 20th October (face to face at our Stevenage office)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>HCC SfYP Area Service Manager Job Info July 2025 (002).docx</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire County Council

SfYP Area Service Manager

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Seated within the Commissioning team, you'll be supporting our work within the Children's Directorate and across the wider partnership. You will lead on the co-ordination of the development and delivery of Youth Grant provision and Holiday Activity Fund Programme.Hours: 37 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract to 31/03/2029. Your Contributions:You will lead on the co-ordination and development of Holiday Activity fund (HAF) programme and Halton Youth Grants. HAF programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free childcare places to children from low-income families through school holidays. The youth grant programme will support the development of inclusive, sustainable, and high-quality youth services across the borough in line with Halton Childrens and Young Peoples Plan 2024-2027 . This will include supporting the panel process around applications, funding and sign up to relevant grant conditions. You will conduct Quality Assurance checks on providers, involving visits to providers' sites, to ensure that they are delivering their programmes effectively and in line with the activities they have agreed to deliver, as well as obtaining feedback from parents and carers.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service (pro-rata for part-time employees) • Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Car leasing schemes• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance ProgrammeNext Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Clare Hunt, Strategic Children's Commissioning Manager, on 0151 511 7342 / <a href="mailto:clare.hunt@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">clare.hunt@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will provisionally take place on 29th September 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>.Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council's Plan

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Support Worker - Young People’s Services Empowering independence, building futuresFull Time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa St AlbansAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.What we are looking for:<ul>
<li>Someone who genuinely wants to work with young people, understands the challenges they face, and is committed to building trusting relationships.</li>
<li>A trauma-informed approach - you seek to understand behaviours, respond with patience, and support young people through their journey.</li>
<li>A belief in dignity and respect for all, with an inclusive mindset and a commitment to supporting migrant children.</li>
<li>A focus on independence - we provide supported housing, which means our focus is on promoting independence rather than delivering personal care. You will help young people learn, grow, and take ownership of their lives.</li>
<li>Respect for the space - we work in young people’s homes, and we treat them as such.</li>
<li>Motivation and positivity - celebrating small wins and staying resilient through challenges.</li>
<li>Confidence in lone working and professional curiosity - you are not afraid to ask questions and dig deeper when needed.</li>
<li>Strong record-keeping and admin skills - documentation is a key part of keeping young people safe.</li>
<li>Great communication and teamwork - you will work with other professionals and agencies to get the best outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, manage your workload independently, and switch off when the day is done.</li>
<li>A commitment to learning - you are proactive about training, legislation, and continuous development.</li>
<li>Empathy, attention to detail, and openness to feedback.</li>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<li>Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma - or willingness to complete, supported by Hightown Housing</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a 24-hour rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins</li>
</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
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As a key member of the PYC team, you’ll help shape a vibrant, inclusive youth club experience. You’ll: •	Have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and effectively engage young people, with the ability to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English. •	Have relevant experience of working with young people aged 11–19, preferably in a youth club or another informal setting. •	Build trusting relationships with young people to encourage participation and personal growth. •	Plan and deliver creative, engaging activities that reflect young people’s interests and needs. •	Lead on the club’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, including all related administration and coordination. •	Take charge of the club in the Youth Managers absence, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. •	Support staff, volunteers, and students, and role model professional practice in all settings. •	Be open-minded but recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour or language when necessary. •	Conduct occasional detached (outreach) work across Portsmouth, offering support to young people and signposting to other agencies. •	Make sound decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people, staff, and the wider community. •	Lead debrief sessions with the team and submit accurate monitoring data to service managers. •	Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding progress, behaviour, or safeguarding concerns. •	Represent PYC at meetings and collaborate with other services. •	Carry out essential administrative tasks, including: •	Data entry and record keeping •	Planning and booking off-site trips •	Completing risk assessments for activities •	Managing social media accounts •	Completing safeguarding referrals •	You will be based at one of our youth clubs in Portsmouth working during the day plus a minimum of 4 weekday evenings until 2100 hours. You will be flexible to provide cover at any of our youth clubs when needed. Skills: You’re someone who: •	Connects easily with young people and understands their world. •	Has experience in informal education or youth work settings. •	Can lead and support a team with confidence and compassion. •	Is passionate about youth voice and participation—you believe young people should help shape the services they use. •	Can recognise when young people are having issues and respond appropriately, offering support and signposting. •	Is organised and confident in managing administrative responsibilities. •	Can manage challenging behaviour using restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques. •	Champions inclusivity and equality, and isn’t afraid to challenge discrimination. •	Can track and celebrate young people’s achievements, including through DofE and other accreditations. •	Has up-to-date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. •	Is resilient when faced with difficult and challenging situations. •	Is flexible and willing to support other PYC youth clubs across Portsmouth.

Deputy Youth Centre Manager

Are you ready to be a Champion for Children in Medway? We are seeking team members to join us in our work, this will include our work to implement the responsibilities outlined in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd2b17a18f580c277f7887/CWS_Bill_Policy__Summary__notes_as_amended_in_the_House_of__Commons.pdf" target="_blank">Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill</a> If you thrive in roles that have variety with well-established processes, where you work with others and deepen your own expertise, and see the long-term impact of your work, then this could be the role for you. You will need to be unrelenting in your focus on what matters most: making a meaningful difference to the educational outcomes of learners known to Medway Virtual School.We are a lively and growing team. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join us in our work for the children and young people known to Medway Virtual School (MVS). This role demands a person who is empathetic, resilient, and able to build strong relationships across education and social care settings. You will need excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to challenge schools and partners when necessary to secure the best outcomes for learners. The vacancies are due to both expansion of the team and promotion of staff. Please review the job description(s) carefully to make sure this is the role for you. The Virtual School plays a vital role in championing the education of children and young people who are in care, previously in care, or have a social worker. Rather than being a physical school, we operate as a strategic service within the local authority, working across multiple schools and settings to ensure these vulnerable learners receive the support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. By tracking progress, promoting high-quality personal education plans, and fostering strong partnerships between schools and social care, the Virtual School helps bridge the gap in attainment and opportunity. Working for the Virtual School offers a deeply rewarding career path—one where your efforts directly impact the lives of children who need it most. It’s a chance to be part of a passionate team driving equity in education, advocating for those often overlooked, and shaping brighter futures every single dayYou will have experience of working in a school environment and have a good knowledge and understanding of effective practice that enable children and young people to engage and thrive in their learning. All of our work focusses on securing improved educational outcomes for this cohort.You will join other members of the team who work with schools, social workers and carers – the list is long – however the goal is the same, significantly improved educational outcomes for children and young people. You will ensure professionals across the network are supported in their own work around children and young people, so that children and young people are in appropriate education, engaged in their learning and thrive in opportunities around them. The day may not always go to plan. You will always need to respond quickly and with insight. You need to prevent any drift or delay in ensuring each child or young person has access to appropriate education. We need our children and young to be engaged in their learning and confident to access the opportunities available to them. Your own actions will be varied and will require determination and tenacity to secure the best outcome. You will provide direct advice, support and training to a range of professionals and our cohort. There will be differences and complexities in situations so you will need to be creative and innovative to ensure the best next step is identified and taken. You will be managing information from different sources to ensure that information is up to date and readily available; responding to general enquires and providing specialist advice.There will always be ‘change ahead’ and in this you will be surrounded by creative and child centred colleagues. Children Matter in Medway, and Medway’s Children Matter.We would encourage a conversation about the role. Please do look at the job description and if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please do not hesitate to make contact: <a href="mailto:sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk</a> If you want to read about the work of the virtual school and our responsibilities please have a look here: <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/1041/education_of_looked-after_children" target="_blank">MVS</a> or read GOV.UK's guidance on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children" target="_blank">promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children</a> You will need access to your own car to attend setting across Medway and Kent.Shortlisting will be using the information on your application against the job description.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Medway Virtual School Officer - Engagement & Participation

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An opportunity has arisen to join Tower Hamlets and the City of London Youth Justice Service as a Youth Justice Case Manager on a permanent contract.The relationships built with children and their families are pivotal to all aspects of youth justice practice.&nbsp;We are seeking Case Managers who have excellent skills in engaging and developing positive trusting relationships with children and their families from diverse background'sAs a Case Manager, you will be allocated children aged 10-17 years old who have received both community and custodial sentences from the Court. You will undertake high quality assessments and devise individualised intervention plans tailored to children’s needs which have a positive impact upon children’s desistance from offending, safety and protection of the public. You will have an unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for Tower Hamlets and the City of London children.The Youth Justice Service is committed to ‘Child First’ principles and approach for which collaboration with children, families and multi-agency partners is at the heart of everything we do. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of approaches including trauma informed, restorative justice and relational approaches. The Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of partners including speech and language therapists, substance misuse practitioner, police, child &amp; adolescent mental health clinician, education officer and therapeutic practitioner's more information, please contact Tyrell Ritchie (<a href="mailto:Tyrelle.ritchie@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tyrelle.ritchie@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>). Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. &nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;Please note that this advert will close once it reaches the maximum number of applicants permitted.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Case Manager - Youth Justice

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ASYE – 14 months Fixed Term Contract
Newly Qualified / Experienced – Permanent&nbsp;
Knowsley Youth Justice Service are currently looking for a highly skilled full time Case Manager. 
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
The Team: Knowsley Youth Justice Service [YJS] is a skilled and exciting multi-agency team who wish to appoint a qualified and knowledgeable Case Manager.
Knowsley YJS offers you the chance to make real changes to children and families lives in a dynamic and creative way. This role offers you an opportunity to work in a specialist field whilst being part of a committed and experienced team.&nbsp; We are a high-quality service that strives to support the complex needs of children, to create sustainable outcomes, and to help children go on to live crime free lives. We put children first.
Within the team are a wide range of professionals including specialist practitioners in health, mental health, education, substance misuse, police, probation, victim intervention and family intervention. This multi-disciplinary team allows Knowsley YJS to provide wrap around support for the children, families and harmed people we work with. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The role: As a Case Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the safeguarding of children and families through completing comprehensive assessments, reports and plans. You will work alongside the child and family to build strength-based plans and interventions to support them to make lasting positive change. You will be responsible for managing risk of harm to others, re-offending and the safety and well-being of the child. &nbsp;You will need to be creative in the way that you work with families, engaging them to build on the positives whilst having a strong understanding of the impact of exploitation, trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
We work under the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidelines including performance measures, local &amp; national standards and Inspectorate frameworks. We ensure we are flexible in meeting the needs of the children and families we work with, focusing on building positive professional working relationships to help facilitate and maintain change. The role will require you to balance a ‘Child First’ approach with public protection and understand restorative practice and contextual safeguarding.
You will need to have knowledge of current children’s and youth justice legislation. Applicants must also demonstrate experience of working with partner agencies to support vulnerable children and their families, preferably in a statutory setting, to achieve positive outcomes for children, families and harmed people.
A key aspect to the job is being confident in your communication skills and being able to understand your audience, whether that be in a Court setting or to children. You will be required to engage with children in a variety of ways from support to enforcement so the ability to develop positive trusting relationships is essential to affect change.
Career progression and support:
We support Case Managers in their professional development, affording opportunities to grow skill sets and progress on their career path. There are three experience levels to the case manager role. Progression through these is dependent on level of qualification, experience, and an ability to prove (via attendance at professional panels) skills and competencies in line with the Knowsley YJS Progression Policy or the Knowsley Council Social Work Progression Policy. &nbsp;
Staff have regular supervision with their line manager, frequent professional development sessions and access to group or specialist supervisions for those complex cases discussions and reflection.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.&nbsp;
Qualifications:
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<li>Professional qualification in Social Work (DipSW/BA/MA) or Probation Studies (Diploma) or equivalent degree level qualification in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Justice, Youth Work, Community Justice, Education, Health is essential.</li>
<li>Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate is desirable.</li>
</ol>
If Social Work qualified,&nbsp; you must be registered with Social Work England.&nbsp;
What the team say:
“I enjoy working for YJS because young people are at the heart of all the work we do. It is rewarding and I feel like I make a positive difference to the future of young people by helping them to understand their previous behaviours.” Rachel – Youth Justice Officer
“Knowsley YJS is a highly skilled, welcoming and supportive service to work within. It provides an opportunity for social workers to widen their skillset, and gain experience in completing specialised assessments and interventions using trauma informed approaches”.&nbsp; Jordan – Social Work Case Manager
“Knowsley YJS have created an great multi-agency environment to work in. As a seconded police officer and someone from an ‘outside’ agency I have felt part of the YJS team from day one.” Tony – Police Officer.&nbsp;
“Knowsley YJS have been a wonderful team to work with, as the staff are so friendly, motivated, and dedicated to improving the lives of our local children and community!” Bryony – Educational Psychologist.&nbsp;
May 23 HMIP inspection of Knowsley YJS says:
Knowsley are a ‘Good’ rated YJS with outstanding features.
“Staff and volunteers feel valued by managers and their peers, and we saw that the service promotes a culture of care and compassion both for its staff and for the children and families that it works with.”&nbsp;
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Jordan Reilly / 07384 455377
Gemma Rhodes / 07500 765030
If you are interested in this post, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.&nbsp;

Knowsley Council

Youth Justice Service Case Manager (Career Graded)

<h4> Location </h4> Beaumont Leys <h4> Business Area </h4> Partnerships <h4> Department </h4> NA - Strategic Partnerships <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> 5 <h4>Salary</h4>£32,772 - £36,996<h4> Hours per Week </h4> 37 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4>Create safer paths for the next generation.Join us as a Children and Young Persons Officer, using your expertise to support and guide teams, strategic leads and external partners on issues affecting young people. You’ll support youth-focused projects that prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, and coordinate responses to youth engagement across police and partner agencies.You’ll be <ul><li>Implementing the Child Centred Policing Delivery Plan and recognising gaps in this.</li><li>Guiding officers on appropriate approaches to young people regarding crime prevention.</li><li>Creating and delivering the Leicestershire Police ‘Educational Offer’.</li></ul>You must have<ul><li>An understanding of child/adolescent development and what can impact this.</li><li>Partnership working experience and sharing best practices for continuous improvement.</li><li>Knowledge and skilled using new and social medias.</li></ul>What’s in it for you? At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank">reward and benefits</a> available to all our employees.What’s next Please click APPLY to attach your current CV and tailored Supporting Statement, telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.To support you with your application we’ve provided some <a href="https://sway.office.com/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank">application guidance</a> and the <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/supporting-force/police-staff-recruitment-process" target="_blank">recruitment process</a>.<ul><li>Vacancy closes on 11th September at 23:55.</li></ul>If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Recruitment Team: <a href="mailto:careers@leics.police.uk" target="_blank">careers@leics.police.uk</a>.Who we areAt Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people; people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire. To understand how you can make a difference visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-1de05cad2fb4/candidate/download_file_opp/8932/56782/1/0/7956c77fd28fc573a726d57d675cb55ccfc6df06" target="_blank"> Children and Young Persons Officer.pdf – 262KB </a> 





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Leicestershire Police

Children and Young Persons Officer

Are you ready to be a Champion for Young People in Medway? If you are seeking repetition and predictable, this is NOT the role for you! We are seeking more team members in our work, this will include our work to implement the responsibilities outlined in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd2b17a18f580c277f7887/CWS_Bill_Policy__Summary__notes_as_amended_in_the_House_of__Commons.pdf" target="_blank">Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill</a> . This is fixed term for 1 year to provide cover. We are a lively team and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join us in our work for the young people known to Medway Virtual School (MVS). You will have experience of supporting young people with course completion, socially and emotionally and have a good knowledge and understanding of effective practice that enables young people to engage and thrive in their training and learning and to be able to approach new opportunities. All of our work focusses on securing improved educational outcomes and employment and training opportunities for this cohort. The roles are different, however the aims are the same, to ensure young people thrive in their opportunities for learning, training and employment.You will join other members of the team who work with schools, social workers and carers – the list is long – however the goal is the same, significantly improved educational, training and employment outcomes for young people. You will ensure professionals across the network are supported in their own work around young people, so that young people are engaged in appropriate education, training or employment and can thrive in opportunities around them. The day may not always go to plan however you will always need to respond quickly and with insight, providing information, advice, including strategies, guidance and support to professionals as you need to prevent any drift or delay in ensuring each child or young person has access to appropriate education -so they can be engaged in their learning and confident to access the opportunities available to them. Your own actions will be varied and will require determination to secure outcomes. You will provide direct advice, support and training to a range of professionals.There will be differences and complexities in situations so you will need to be creative and innovative to ensure the best next step is identified and taken. You will be managing information from different sources to ensure that information is up to date and readily available; responding to general enquires and providing specialist advice.There will always be ‘change ahead’ and in this you will be surrounded by creative and child centred colleagues. Children Matter in Medway, and Medway’s Children Matter.We would encourage a conversation about the role. Please do look at the job descriptions and if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please do not hesitate to make contact: <a href="mailto:sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.duthie@medway.gov.uk</a> If you want to read about the work of the virtual school and our responsibilities please have a look here: <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/1041/education_of_looked-after_children" target="_blank">MVS</a> or read GOV.UK's guidance on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children" target="_blank">promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children</a> You will need access to your own car or public transport to attend setting across Medway and Kent.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th September.<ul></ul>

Medway Virtual School Education Training and Employment [ETE] Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3077/Role_Profile_-_Employment_Support_Lead__3_.pdf" target="_blank">Role_Profile_-_Employment_Support_Lead__3_</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Employment Support Lead - FTC - 7040

Title: Employment Support Lead
Contract Type: FTC until January 2027 – Full Time – 35 hours
Salary: £32,188 per annum to £35,593 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience plus ECU* allowance (if policy requirements are met)
Reporting Office: Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile – 1-2 days office attendance required
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Closing Date: 11th&nbsp;September 2025 – 23:00
Interview Dates: Via Ms teams on a date to be confirmed.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

<a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHAEEtaCn4vzYWJjFY1Qbs8lt2q8Pl38wMGEoRKqtqhSetlIOMHdHi77qxhEqpYi6dD" target="_blank">Role Profile - Employment Support Lead.pdf</a> 

<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a>&nbsp;include:&nbsp; Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…


DBS
For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk</a>
Join Our L&amp;Q Foundation Team
At L&amp;Q, we are committed to supporting residents in achieving financial independence and sustainable employment. As an&nbsp;Employment Support Lead, you will play a vital role in providing one-to-one coaching and mentoring, helping residents gain the skills, training, and opportunities they need to secure meaningful employment.

<ul>
<li>Do you have a passion for empowering residents and supporting them into sustainable employment, apprenticeships, or training?</li>
<li>Are you skilled in building partnerships and working closely with stakeholders to drive successful employment outcomes and meet performance targets?</li>
</ul>
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to bring your expertise to L&amp;Q to help residents unlock new opportunities and build brighter futures.
Your Impact in the Role:
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Direct Resident Support:&nbsp;Manage a caseload of residents, providing tailored employment support, mentoring, and coaching to help them secure work, apprenticeships, or training opportunities.</li>
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Target-Driven Performance:&nbsp;Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet personal and team employment outcome targets, ensuring residents receive the best support possible.</li>
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Collaborative Working &amp; Stakeholder Engagement:&nbsp;Work closely with internal teams, including the Employment Engagement Lead, Resident Services, Neighbourhoods, and Income teams, to identify and support residents who would benefit from employment services. Build strong relationships to enhance service delivery and improve employment outcomes.</li>
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Supporting External Partnerships:&nbsp;Maintain and develop links with external agencies, employers, recruitment partners, Job Centre Plus, and support organisations to create pathways into sustainable employment. Ensure residents have access to a full range of services that support their job readiness and career progression.</li>
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Programme Development &amp; Delivery:&nbsp;Provide training sessions and workshops that enhance residents’ employability skills, CV writing, and interview techniques.</li>
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Data &amp; Performance Monitoring:&nbsp;Maintain accurate records of resident progress, employment outcomes, and engagement activities, ensuring compliance with funding and performance requirements. Provide regular updates and reports on service delivery and resident success.</li>
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What You'll Bring:
To excel in this role, you'll need:
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Employment Support Expertise:&nbsp;Proven experience in supporting a varied caseload of people including those furthest, as well as close to employability into sustainable employment, apprenticeships, or training.</li>
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Driven Mindset:&nbsp;Experience working in a fast-paced environment with performance targets, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to achieve results.</li>
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Stakeholder Management Skills:&nbsp;Ability to build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, employers, and training providers to maximise employment opportunities for residents.</li>
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Coaching &amp; Training Experience:&nbsp;Ability to deliver employment-focused workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions to enhance residents' job prospects.</li>
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Strong Communication &amp; IT Skills:&nbsp;Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience maintaining accurate casework records.</li>
</ul>
We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&amp;Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.

About L&amp;Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.
L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.&nbsp; We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to read more.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>
At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!
*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Employment Support Lead

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3074/Parent_Carer_Mentor_JD_PS_August_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Parent_Carer_Mentor_JD_PS_August_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3075/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Aug_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Aug_2025</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We are currently recruiting for a Parent/Carer Mentor to work in our Youth Justice Team.
This is a fixed term role for a period of 9 months until 31st March 2026. Working part-time up to 22 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and will need to fit around the availability of parents.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.)
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
Are you a compassionate connector with a passion for empowering families?&nbsp;
We are looking for someone who can build trust, offer tailored support, and help parents navigate complex challenges.
If you thrive on making a real difference and believe in the power of relationships to change lives then this part-time role is for you.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
This role sits within our dedicated Youth Justice Team, based in Zone 76 at Priestwood. We are a passionate, multi-disciplinary team working to reduce youth offending and strengthen families facing adversity.
Our team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and innovation, bringing together professionals from across services to create meaningful change.
You will be joining a supportive environment where trauma-informed practice, flexibility, and relationship-building are at the heart of everything we do.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>Provide regular, one-to-one mentoring to parents/carers, offering emotional and practical support tailored to their individual needs.</li>
<li>Build trusting relationships with families, using a trauma-informed approach to empower and strengthen their ability to support their child.</li>
<li>Connect parents/carers with relevant services and advocate on their behalf to ensure access to appropriate support.</li>
<li>Maintain high-quality records and use the Focused Diversion Toolkit to monitor progress and report effectively.</li>
<li>Collaborate with multi-agency partners through prevention panels to develop holistic support plans for families.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 18th September 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Aphra Fisher, Senior Practitioner – Youth Offending Service
Tel.: 07825 732386
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

Bracknell Forest Council

Parent/Carer Mentor (FTC to 31st March 2026, up to 22 hours per week)

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.The service leads on the delivery and coordination of cross departmental youth related programmes with the overall aim to raise the profile of services for young people in Southwark so that no young person is left behind. It also aims to place young people at the heart of future service design to ensure that they can influence decisions affecting their lives. This includes ensuring that council’s facilities are fit for purpose, of high quality and young people friendly and that services meet their needs and enable them to fulfil their potential.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>The Youth &amp; Play Service are responsible for providing positive activities borough wide for young people aged 11 to 19 years (25 years with SEN) as well as delivery of Adventure Playgrounds for children aged 8 to 15 years. These services are provided in a variety of building based youth centres and adventure playgrounds across the borough. The service also delivers the Youth Parliament, a commissioning programme of grants for organisations and individuals, the digital youth offer (One Hub) and strategic work with a variety of partners from both the statutory and voluntary sector.<ol><li> To actively participate in the annual programme planning process to ensure a varied and interesting range of activities for children and young people </li><li> To be responsible for promoting children and young people’s participation in all aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluating activity including the supporting of project based support groups such as, children and young people’s user consultation groups (Play Forum) and local Friends groups.</li><li> To promote and publicise a programme of positive activities available across the borough maximising the uptake of the facilities by undertaking outreach work, contacting other local providers and attending liaison meetings with appropriate partners/interested parties, including local tenants/residents groups, schools, parents and carers groups, Friends of groups and other community.</li><li>To support and/or contribute to developing new play projects and facilities, fund raising initiatives, including grant aid applications and other income generating opportunities.</li></ol>The post holder will at times work independently and will receive regular supervision to enable delivery of high quality, modern and customer focused services to young people in the Borough.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>Experience of developing, facilitating and delivering adventure play activities and facilities for children and/or young people, and their maintenance.Experience of implementing services objectives across a range of play settings – which may include, facility based, detached projects, open or closed play spaces, targeted programmes.Experience of developing and maintaining appropriate and positive relationships with children and/or young peopleExperience of managing and motivating teams, allocating resources, monitoring service provision and providing reportsExperience of liaising with internal and external agencies<h4>Additional Information</h4>Closing Date: Friday 12 September 2025Interview Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025<ul><li>Job type: Permanent </li><li>Will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.</li></ul><h4>Benefits and more information:</h4><a>https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/</a><a>https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-</a><a>more/</a>The Play Offer is delivered Tuesdays to Saturdays and we will require the post holder to work these days with some possible additional hours on Sundays, on an ad hoc basisAttachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2594681&amp;ptId=107201" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Senior Playworker

<h4>🌟 Join Our Team: Assistant Youth Development Worker</h4>Location: Medway, Kent Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2026 with the opportunity to extend Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Salary: £29,791 Closing Date: 19th September ‘25Make a Difference in Young LivesMedway Council Youth Service are developing an exciting new Wrap Around Support Project and we are looking for a Assistant Youth Development Worker to join our dedicated team.This innovative project supports young people working with Medway Children’s Services, age 11-18 yrs, helping to reduce risk and vulnerability while promoting personal growth, resilience, and positive engagement with education, home life, and the wider community. Your Role<ul><li>Build trusted relationships with young people to reduce risk and promote stability.</li><li>Deliver tailored support before, during, and after school, including evenings and weekends.</li><li>Strengthen home and educational placements through consistent, meaningful engagement.</li><li>Improve access to out-of-school activities that develop personal, social, and relational skills.</li><li>To make sure the young person voice is heard and they understand at Children matter in Medway.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Significant experience working with vulnerable young people.</li><li>Knowledge of issues such as gang involvement, criminal/sexual exploitation, and care system challenges.</li><li>Ideally, a Level 2 or 3 youth work qualification (or equivalent)—but we welcome diverse training and experience backgrounds.</li><li>You will hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.</li></ul>Why Medway?Medway is a vibrant and diverse area in the South East of England, offering excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. As a unitary authority, we deliver a wide range of services to over 250,000 residents—and you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference.We Offer<ul><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Opportunity to join a pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service</li></ul>Apply NowIf you’re committed to empowering young people and want to be part of a transformative new initiative, we’d love to hear from you. To apply and view the full job profile, visit: <a href="https://recruitment.medway.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=601" target="_blank">https://recruitment.medway.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=601 </a> For more information, contact: Sharon McCauley, Team Leader 07773194492Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team) 

Hertfordshire Youth Workers £32,818 to £35,236 per annum JNC qualified* Opportunities in districts and countywide*If you do not already hold a JNC qualification, we will fully fund your qualification – you’ll start with us as a trainee on £28,724 to £32,040 per annum.HCC Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school.Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services.&nbsp; This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. &nbsp;The young people are typically 11-17 and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.<h4>About the roles</h4>You’ll be delivering important targeted work, working with vulnerable young people. This will involve leading on group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers and delivering one to one support.&nbsp; By delivering this work, you can make a real difference to young people’s lives.You would be giving young people support at an early stage, preventing their issues from seriously affecting their daily life, health, development, or safety.We are looking for candidates who can quickly establish positive relationships with diverse groups of young people and respond flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>You’ll either need a nationally recognised JNC qualification or the ability to complete the JNC high education qualification.</li><li>Recent experience of working with young people.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and planning.</li><li>Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.</li><li>Confident in using ICT.</li><li>Previous line management experience is desirable.</li><li>Full UK driving licence &amp; regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Where we are funding your JNC qualification, the funding is repayable if you leave within two years of post-qualification.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To find out more please contact <a href="mailto:kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or 01442 454083.We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;For more information regarding the work of HCC Services for Young People please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Youth Worker Job Outline.pdf</li><li>SfYP Youth Worker (Development ) 11-15 Job Outline April 24 (3).pdf</li><li>SfYP Youth Worker (County) Job Outline - PDF.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire Youth Workers

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself helping young people take their next step into education, employment, or training?Can you use your experience to guide and inspire young people towards sustainable futures?Does the idea of joining a committed, data-driven team that makes a real difference every day motivate you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Post 16 Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Post 16 Education, Employment and Training (EET) Officer to join our amazing team and help young people thrive.About the Role:In this vital role, you will:<ul><li>Track and record the education, employment, or training destinations of young people in Year 12 and Year 13.</li><li>Provide targeted careers advice, guidance, and signposting for those who are NEET or at risk of NEET.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to implement timely interventions that reduce the number of young people without a known destination.</li><li>Undertake database cross-referencing, home visits, and direct engagement to collect accurate, quality-assured data.</li><li>Contribute to the delivery of our Southwark 2030 strategy and ensure data is reported to the DfE to strict deadlines.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Organised, motivated, and confident in engaging with young people, parents, and guardians.</li><li>Experienced in managing complex caseloads and delivering client-focused interventions to deadlines.</li><li>Skilled in using CRM systems, maintaining accurate records, and identifying trends in EET/NEET data.</li><li>A strong collaborator and communicator, able to manage large volumes of data while keeping a focus on the individual needs of young people.</li><li>Comfortable conducting home visits (in pairs) to reach the "not known" cohort.</li></ul>Ideally, you will:<ul><li>Be a qualified careers adviser (Level 6 Career Guidance and Development or above).</li><li>Have a strong understanding of legislation and challenges related to young people’s participation in EET.</li><li>Have experience supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve sustainable outcomes.</li></ul>About the Team:The Post 16 Service sits within Education, Access and Statutory Services. We lead on the local authority’s duty to “Raise the Participation Age” (RPA) and report on the participation of around 6,000 young people each year. Our mission is simple: ensure every young person in Year 12 and 13 has a recorded EET destination and is supported to achieve career independence.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Additional Information:<ul><li>This role requires an enhanced DBS.</li><li>There will be a requirement to work in the office full time during the six-month probation period</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 19th September 2025Shortlisting date/s: 29th September 2025Interview date/s: 6th October 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2584963&amp;ptId=106879" target="_blank">Post 16 EET Data Officer JD and Job Specification (AUG 2025).docx</a></li></ul>





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Post 16 Education, Employment and Training Officer

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We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Youth Justice Worker to join our Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, 12 months fixed term contract. The service has been rated Good, with outstanding features by HM Inspectorate of Probation and is within the Quadrant 1 of Outstanding practice from the Youth Justice Board.
Collaborating as leading partners with the Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP), we will be delivering a Focused Diversion Programme in Wokingham. Within this programme, we are recruiting for the Navigator role.&nbsp;
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Meeting with children (your cohort may include up to 30 children at any one time) to support them to access and engage with mentoring and support</li>
<li>Making referrals to ‘evidence-based support services’&nbsp; as based on the needs, wants and interests of a young person.</li>
<li>Obtain and report on children's school/education engagement&nbsp;</li>
<li>Keep accurate and timely records using the ‘Focused Diversion Case Management and Reporting Document’ to meet monthly reporting deadlines.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:&nbsp;
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<li>There is an essential requirement for this role to have aqualification in Social Work, Probation Services or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (PCEP). Consideration for candidates without qualification will only be on the basis of them being currently employed as a youth justice worker in another service and to have held that post for a minimum of 6 months. Candidates that do not meet this essential requirement will not be shortlisted.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You are knowledgable about the Child First framework, trauma informed approaches,&nbsp; relevant criminal youth justice legislation, National Standards for Children in Youth Justice and Youth Justice Board best practice guidance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You are familiar with Restorative Justice and the support that victims of crime need.</li>
<li>You can relate and engage with children and families, who have often experienced trauma.</li>
<li>You have experience of working with partners to improve outcomes for children.</li>
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Due to the requirements of the role, candidates will require a full driving licence and use of vehicle for business use.&nbsp;
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Bea Nigolian, Hiring Manager Job Title at <a href="mailto:bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025, 11pm
Interview date: will take place on Thursday 18th September between 9am-5pm ONLY at the PYJS office in Wokingham Town Centre.
There will be no option for virtual interviews. Applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted on Friday 12th September 2025.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Youth Justice Worker

Be a hero to a young person in care!Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.What is an Independent Visitor?An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.We’re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London and Kent, where many of our young people live.Why it mattersYoung people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Who can volunteer?You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:<ul><li>Friendly and approachable</li><li>Patient, empathetic and consistent</li><li>A good listener</li><li>Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years</li><li>Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks</li></ul>We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.What will you be doing?As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:<ul><li>Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat</li><li>Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests</li><li>Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)</li><li>Occasionally join in on group events</li><li>Create meaningful, lasting memories</li></ul>Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.Training &amp; ongoing supportBefore you start, we’ll provide:<ul><li>Full initial training</li><li>Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision</li><li>Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources</li></ul>Contact information<ul><li>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sav D’Souza via email at Sav.D'<a href="mailto:Souza@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Souza@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Recruitment timeline<ul><li>Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Interviews: To be confirmed.</li></ul>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Ready to make a difference?If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!





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