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Copyright Work Relief Ltd 2013. Registered in England No: 7680202. Social Enterprise Member: 6418
Location:
Deadline:
Ingatestone, Essex
19.12.2015
Salary:
Contract:
£21,500 per annum
Contract until end of 2015
Hours:
Reference:
Full Time
YPC
Fixed Term Contract until End 2015 with extension by agreement
Work Relief Charity Recruitment is recruiting for the UK’s largest charity supporting those affected by criminal acts. The charity provides direct support and advice to those affected by crime, supporting those affected through the most suitable means possible.
A vacancy has arisen within their Ingatestone team for a Caseworker to provide support young people to cope and recover from the impact of crime by providing emotional and practical support.
Duties will include:
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Provide and co-ordinate support to young people who have been affected by crime
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To undertake or refresh needs assessments, develop and implement a support plan for victims and witnesses
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Provide one-to-one support to victims and co-ordinate additional support as required
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Ensuring a full package of support is provided throughout their journey through the criminal justice system
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Liaising with external agencies to ensure the service users’ needs are met
This is the ideal role for an experienced Youth Worker / Support Worker or Caseworker with direct experience of providing a supporting service to young people or other vulnerable clients.
Interested candidates will need the following:
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Demonstrable experience of working with young and vulnerable people
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Skills to work both directly with young people and in group forums.
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Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and ability to advocate on behalf of the young person.
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Experience of working directly with clients or service users in a voluntary, statutory, social or community work setting
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An understanding of safeguarding and the principals of the Children’s Act 1989
To apply, please email a copy of your up to date CV. All suitable candidates will be asked to complete an application form.
Deadline for the return of applications is 09:00 on Friday 19th December 2014
Due to the high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from one of our representatives within 1 week of applying, then your application has been unsuccessful.