Children and Young People Caseworker (Victim Services)

Job title:

Children and Young People Caseworker (Victim Services)

Company

Catch22

Job description

Company DescriptionAt , we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career.In , we work with young people and adults in custody and in the community, providing a range of services including offender management and resettlement, mentoring, veterans in custody, victim services, gangs work and youth justice. We believe that with effective support mechanisms and the correct interventions, we can change service user’s ideology, helping them desist from crime and reach their true potential.Our Victim Services provide tailored support to help individuals, particularly children and young people, cope with and recover from the impact of crime. Our (YLVS) provides trauma-informed and bespoke support for all young victims and witnesses across London.Job DescriptionAs a Children and Young People Caseworker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young victims of crime. You’ll build trusted relationships and offer practical, tailored interventions, including activities and awareness sessions in schools and community settings. Working closely with other agencies, you’ll ensure robust referral pathways and provide critical support to young people, helping them understand their rights, navigate the criminal justice system, and regain control of their lives.Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a caseload of young people affected by crime, assessing individual needs and risks.
• Facilitate awareness-raising sessions in community settings on topics like crime prevention and restorative justice.
• Engage young victims in service design and feedback processes to shape impactful support programs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people and delivering youth engagement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues, and ability to work inter-agency.
• Strong communication and empathy skills, with an adaptable, solution-focused approach.

Additional InformationImportant information about this opportunityThose interested in applying for this opportunity should review the to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact .Contract: PermanentHours & work pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week.Salary: £28,300Location: Based from one of our Community hubs in London with frequent travel across London.Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check, and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this to see those that do. This check does not require an NPPV (non-police personnel vetting) checlTo Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the BoxCatch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see the opportunitiy’s Information Pack for more information.See the benefits of working for Catch22 .Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024, within our Justice Hub, we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Expected salary

£28300 per year

Location

Romford, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:18:17 GMT

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