Temporary Young Person’s Advisor
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Durham 1004687415235883 Enhanced DBS required for this role Driving Licence or access to means of mobility transport Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, listed below:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK. For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour. This is a temporary role, Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position. Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. Key Requirements:
Level 4 or higher qualification in Education/Social Care/Social Work/Community Engagement or Health Driving Licence or access to means of mobility transport Significant experience of direct work with young people (teenagers) in a social care, health, education, housing or youth and community setting. Able to form positive and effective working relationships with young people. Knowledge of adolescent development and the needs of young people - desirable Experience of working with young people to help them solve problems - desirable Good communication skills including listening and writing clearly. Able to keep accurate records. Information Technology skills. The purpose of the role is:
A temporary Young Person's Advisor to work on the Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children's Team in Durham. The YPA will work on the UASC Team alongside social workers with young people under 18 and have an allocation of young people over 18. Key Responsibilities:
Hold case responsibility for young people whose assessed needs are commensurate with the grade of the post in terms of their complexity. Work in partnership with young people to monitor and review their individual pathway plans. Undertake planned and outcome focused direct work with young people individually and in group work to support each young person to reach the goals set out in their pathway plan including: Build positive and effective working relationships with young people. Maintain an awareness of each young person’s wellbeing and progress through regular contact. Take reasonable steps to re-establish contact if this is lost. To work proactively and creatively with professionals from within Durham County Council and with partner agencies from the statutory, voluntary and independent sector to ensure each young person has access to resources and services. Act as an advocate for young people where required. To promote and encourage full involvement, consultation and participation of young people in the development and delivery of the service. Ensure accurate records are maintained which reflect decision making. Prepare and present reports where appropriate. Support the team manager and social work consultant to manage risk in relation to young people.
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Durham 1004687415235883 Enhanced DBS required for this role Driving Licence or access to means of mobility transport Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, listed below:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK. For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour. This is a temporary role, Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position. Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. Key Requirements:
Level 4 or higher qualification in Education/Social Care/Social Work/Community Engagement or Health Driving Licence or access to means of mobility transport Significant experience of direct work with young people (teenagers) in a social care, health, education, housing or youth and community setting. Able to form positive and effective working relationships with young people. Knowledge of adolescent development and the needs of young people - desirable Experience of working with young people to help them solve problems - desirable Good communication skills including listening and writing clearly. Able to keep accurate records. Information Technology skills. The purpose of the role is:
A temporary Young Person's Advisor to work on the Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children's Team in Durham. The YPA will work on the UASC Team alongside social workers with young people under 18 and have an allocation of young people over 18. Key Responsibilities:
Hold case responsibility for young people whose assessed needs are commensurate with the grade of the post in terms of their complexity. Work in partnership with young people to monitor and review their individual pathway plans. Undertake planned and outcome focused direct work with young people individually and in group work to support each young person to reach the goals set out in their pathway plan including: Build positive and effective working relationships with young people. Maintain an awareness of each young person’s wellbeing and progress through regular contact. Take reasonable steps to re-establish contact if this is lost. To work proactively and creatively with professionals from within Durham County Council and with partner agencies from the statutory, voluntary and independent sector to ensure each young person has access to resources and services. Act as an advocate for young people where required. To promote and encourage full involvement, consultation and participation of young people in the development and delivery of the service. Ensure accurate records are maintained which reflect decision making. Prepare and present reports where appropriate. Support the team manager and social work consultant to manage risk in relation to young people.
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