Turnaround Support Worker
Job description
Following the recent announcement by The Ministry of Justice on the launch of the Turnaround Programme, we have an exciting opportunity within the Youth Justice Service for a Turnaround Support Worker to develop our work with children at risk of offending.
The Turnaround Programme will work with children on the cusp of the youth justice system and within our existing early intervention frameworks. The programme will use interventions that are relationship based, include positive activities and outdoor pursuits and build resilience within family networks. We are looking for three dynamic individuals who will bring knowledge and understanding of holistic assessments to ensure we put the right intervention in place for children and families. You will have a good understanding of the local Early Help offer and the support available to children and families in third sector and voluntary community organisations. You will have a proven track record in partnership working and be able to work across agencies to ensure that children’s needs are met. If you are passionate about working with children and young people and have a creative approach to direct work, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and innovative.
The post is fixed term for two years. Successful practitioners will need to travel to support children and families to develop positive links within their own communities. The programme will be countywide and workers will be based with our locality Youth Justice Teams in Camborne, St Austell or Bodmin.
If you have any questions regarding the role or would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate to contact Helen Richards, Team Manager - [email protected]
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process. Please be advised that for this role we are accepting uploaded supporting statements and/or CVs to support your online application.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.
More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options.
