Keyworker – Children, Young People and Families
(Targeted Early Help)
£18,618 - £19,832 FTE
30 hours per week x 2 posts
Fixed term for 2 years
If you are looking for a meaningful job, a caring, progressive work environment and an opportunity to reach your fullest potential, consider a career with the YMCA.
We are seeking individuals who are inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their self-esteem and potential in new ways.
Job Purpose:
We are looking to appoint two dynamic individuals to join our Children and Young People’s team to deliver one2one key work, small group work and youth club sessions for children and young people aged 6-13.
The target group will include those in need of targeted early help intervention including those engaged in, or at risk of engaging in, antisocial behaviour, children and young people who are not attending school regularly or are disruptive in school, children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Keyworkers will use a ‘Think Family Model’ including undertaking Signs of Safety assessments and planning. The post holder will have an understanding of the challenges faced by children, young people and families and be able to deliver support and interventions to address these. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to manage a case load of approx. 8-10 young people aged 8-13. Successful candidates must have experience of working in a multiagency setting including working in partnership with schools, voluntary and statutory services.
Group work sessions will support children and young people aged 6-13 who are going through a family change such as a parental separation or bereavement and who may suffer further disadvantage as a result.
A working week of 30 hours, this will involve delivery after school and early evenings up to four times per week.
To the successful candidate we offer:
- Flexible working environment
- Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
- An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
- The post holder must be aware of equal opportunity principles and comply with the YMCA’s equal opportunity procedures.
- Job Share will also be considered
For an application pack on the above role, please email bradfordrecruitment@fyldecoastymca.org or visit http://bradfordymca.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-volunteering/
Closing date for the role is Monday 9th April 2018 – 9.00am
Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Interviews: Monday 16th April 2018
Assessments: Tuesday 17th April 2018 - PM