Targeted Youth Support Worker

The Family Help Service is part of Cornwall Council's Together for Families Directorate and is committed to providing timely, relationship-based support to children, young people and families. We work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to prevent needs from escalating and to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Targeted Youth Support Workers are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary Family Help Teams, working alongside Social Workers, Family Workers, schools, health professionals and other partners. The team is committed to delivering creative, strengths-based interventions that help young people overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.

As a Targeted Youth Support Worker, you will provide direct support and intervention to vulnerable young people predominantly aged 13-18 and their families. You will work with young people who may be experiencing a range of difficulties including poor emotional wellbeing, family relationship difficulties, risk-taking behaviours, low school attendance, exploitation concerns, social isolation and other vulnerabilities.

You will build positive and trusting relationships with young people, undertake targeted one-to-one interventions, facilitate evidence-based programmes and support young people to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to achieve sustainable change.

The role involves working closely with families, schools and partner agencies to develop and deliver intervention plans, monitor progress and evidence outcomes. You will contribute to safeguarding arrangements and support young people to access education, training, positive activities and community resources.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families through meaningful, relationship-based practice.

This is a full-time position based within the Family Help Service, working Monday to Friday 8:45 to 17:15.

The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of young people and families and will involve working across a locality area, including community venues, schools, family homes and Council offices. Occasional evening working may be required to support young people and deliver interventions at times that meet their needs.

Cornwall Council is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and welcomes discussions around flexible working options, where these can be accommodated alongside service requirements.

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people.

You will need:

• Experience of working directly with children, young people and families.
• The ability to engage and build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child-centred practice.
• Experience of delivering targeted interventions, support programmes or youth work activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A commitment to promoting positive outcomes, resilience and participation for young people.

• A full driving licence and access to transport for business use (or the ability to travel throughout Cornwall).

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Debbie Probert
Launceston Family Help Team Manager
Email: debbie.probert@cornwall.gov.uk
Telephone: 07773 244377

or

Philippa Johns

Launceston Family Help Coordinator

Email: philippa.johns@cornwall.gov.uk

Telephone: 07483 325466