CYP - Outreach Worker

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a CYP - Outreach Worker on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Telford. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Title: Children & Young Peoples Outreach Worker

Location: Telford and Wrekin

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 depending upon exp

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Industry: Domestic Abuse

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing support and advice to children and young people, in schools and colleges on a one-to-one basis and/or in groups.
• Identifying resources for parents/carers to use with their children
• To make a difference by supporting those who look to us for support
• To provide a high-quality service to children and young people experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse.
• Working in a trauma-informed approach providing flexible outreach, advice, advocacy, harm reduction, and psychosocial interventions to children and young people.
• Work in close partnership with other agencies to case manage children and young people, so they can access a full range of services.
• Work directly with clients using a trauma informed approach and deliver interventions to support clients accessing services.
• Support referral into service using structured guidelines to provide support for continuity of care.
• Carry out triage and comprehensive assessments to provide relevant interventions based upon assessment or need.
• Comply with policy and procedures in the monitoring and management of clients engaging to ensure safe delivery of interventions.

Person Specification

• A flair for engaging, empowering and inspiring children and young people.
• Experience of delivering age-appropriate interventions.
• Good knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse issues.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of good practice in safeguarding.
• Experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
• A commitment to the values of empowerment and equality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good written/verbal communication skills.
• The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Car user beneficial

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Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.