We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Enfield to assist with the appointment of an Operation Engage Youth and Family Practitioner, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.28 - £26.01 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible to make the initial positive engagement with young people in the Wood Green custody
• To screen and identify young people/s additional needs/risks, using the screening tools provided to develop understanding of young peoples needs
• To provide targeted support to young people and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of the Early Help approach
• To provide information, advice and guidance, make referrals and signpost young people to Early Help services where appropriate in line with the projects expectations and agreed referral pathways
• Conduct post release meetings in the community with young people and their families/carers where relevant to follow up on the support and any identified needs and concerns.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience working with children and young people aged 11-19 particularly young people who are vulnerable.
• A qualification in Youth Work JNC or equivalent to NVQ Level 4 or other relevant professional.
• Experience of working with families / parents/carers in a multi-agency environment.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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