Assess and Connect Team (Youth Action Project)
P/T Support Worker
Part Time: 18hrs per week
Salary Scale: £28,981 (pro rata) (funded for two years)
Accountable to: WLYAP Project Director and Team Manager / Assess and Connect Team.
ACT is one of the projects funded through the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, money provided to local authorities from the Scottish Government.
Role of the service:
The primary goal of ACT is to disrupt patterns of concern (antisocial behaviour and /or exploitation), enhancing the existing Early and Effective Intervention provision.
The service will accept referrals from young people, parent/carers, education, C&F Duty Social Work, Community Safety Partnership, and the 3rd Sector.
Job Purpose:
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The post holder will work as part of a small multi agency team including staff from Youth Justice, Youth Action Project, and Action for Children.
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The part time worker will deliver 1-1 interventions for a 3-to-6-month period, supporting young people from coming into conflict with the law, to prevent involvement in criminality and reduce risk of harm or exploitation.
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Worker will provide information and strategies to manage conflict, improvement of family and peer relationships. Support to access education/training and employment, advice on substance misuse, health, and ways to manage leisure time more effectively will also be provided.
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Development of group work programmes where appropriate and inclusion of contextual safeguarding workshops.
​Person Specification
Qualifications/ Experience:
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The post holder will hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Youth Work/ Community Learning & Development, Health, or related field.
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Significant and relevant experience in the field of youth, community, or justice work.
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Skills:
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to develop positive relationships and interventions that are goal orientated, and solution focused.
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Excellent organisational skills
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Ability to undertaking risk assessments
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Experience of record keeping monitoring and evaluation processes.
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Proficiency in IT and data management systems.
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To be an effective contributor and work as part of a team, attend team meetings and any relevant planning/reviews, support and supervision sessions.
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To undertake any relevant training and professional development opportunities available.
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Competencies/ Knowledge
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Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities.
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Practice in a non-judgemental manner adhering to equality and diversity policies.
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Ability to manage own case load
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Maintain high levels of confidentiality
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Knowledge of wellbeing programmes, resources, and training materials
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An understanding of the role of key partners in relation to youth work and wellbeing.
Required:
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The post holder will be subject to satisfactory references and PVG check.
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Willingness to work flexible hours – some evening and occasional weekend work required.
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Hold clean current UK driving licence for at least 3 years
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Hold a UK passport.
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To undertake any relevant training and professional development opportunities available.
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