Young persons worker (11871)

We are currently looking for a Young Persons Worker to work across our offices and the Staffordshire community. You will make a difference by:

• Building effective relationships with children, young people and their families and being a good communicator.


• Supporting the team to deliver interventions which improve children and young people's emotional wellbeing.


• Supporting practitioners to run groups for children and young people as well as facilitating your own group sessions.


• Supporting young people to access self-help and digital interventions.


• Supporting young people to overcome anxiety when accessing school or community activities.


• Promoting the service at community venues and events.


• Working from the hub offices as well as in the community.


• Keeping accurate records of work undertaken using IT based recording system.
  
  Experience of working with children, young people.


• Sensitivity to the needs of children, young people and families who are emotionally distressed.


• To work within a team environment, demonstrating tact and diplomacy with other members of staff.


• Proactive with a can-do attitude.


• Having a willingness to learn and develop skills.


• Flexibility to work early mornings, early evenings and occasional weekends.


• Access to a transport to travel across Staffordshire.
  
  Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.


Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Action for Children deliver a targeted early intervention service for children and young people aged 5-18 and their families across Staffordshire in partnership with our Health and Digital partners.

Staffordshire Emotional Health and Wellbeing Services delivers a range of support to children, young people, and their families from 5 - 19 (and up to 25yrs for children with SEND) across 2 hubs in the Staffordshire area (Newcastle -under-Lyme and Rugeley). Our aim is to transform and improve outcomes for Children and Young People with mild to moderate EHWB problems, specifically those who are vulnerable and at risk. Our Service is required to respond at the earliest possible opportunity using short, Evidence Based interventions along with information, advice, and guidance (IAG), through our digital partners. The collaborative model is designed to increase resilience and reduce the development of more entrenched mental health issues.


• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays


• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.


• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.


• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.


• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.


• Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.


• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.