Case Management & Intervention Lead - Req24633

Job title: Case Management & Intervention Lead

Salary: SO1 (£32,076 - £33,9540 PA) + Secure Unit Allowance (£1,291 PA)

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Adel Beck Secure Childrens Home, LS16 8EB

Are you resilient and empathetic, with the drive and ability to inspire positive change in vulnerable young people who can be hard to engage with? Do you have a good understanding of child and adolescent development, a restorative and solution focussed approach, and relevant experience? If the answer is yes, the role of Case Management and Intervention lead at Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home could be right for you. 

At Adel Beck we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18. They are referred to us following court proceedings, placed on remand, or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others. You will lead on the Case Management and delivery of targeted intervention for a unit of 8 young people and have a vital role in the progress, development, and transition opportunities for vulnerable young people, who may have complex needs and display challenging behaviours.

Our goal is to inspire change in attitudes, behaviours, learning and emotions. We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk-taking behaviour, exploitation and offending. 

We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. 

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

We are looking for experienced, motivated, enthusiastic candidates with the personal qualities to build trusting relationships with a wide range of professionals and inspire vulnerable young people. You must have:

• High level of communication skills to a range of individuals, including understanding of learning styles and communication needs
• Be self-aware in understanding your potential impact on others, with the ability to reflect on your own practice 
• Confidence in communicating, liaising and appropriately challenging other professionals and stakeholders
• Willingness and flexibility in adapting to change to assist and provide support and guidance to other services 
• Be competent in making detailed assessments within the area of expertise

About the role 

As our next Case Management & Intervention Lead, you will have oversight and coordination of a eight young people at Adel Beck. You will play an active role in the coordination and care planning of young people’s placement at Adel Beck, using solution focussed and restorative approaches to support the young people, families and professional network. 

You will:

• Contribute proactively to the positive development of children and young people through high quality assessment, planning and provision of Care and Interventions Programmes.
• Assess individual needs and provide appropriate interventions to meet the level of the complex issues and risks associated with the behaviours identified. 
• Develop and sustain effective working and information sharing protocols with colleagues and external partner agencies to ensure an integrated service is provided, delivered and maintained. 
• Work alongside the Casework and Interventions Manager in coordinating, monitoring and attending all reviews for the young people, ensuring these are scheduled and held within timescales 

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• funding for you to study for relevant qualifications  
• ongoing training opportunities for you to build the skills you need to do your best for the young people in your care 
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form. Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Buckland, Casework & Interventions Manager, Call 0113 378 3701 or email AdelBeckAdmin@leeds.gov.uk. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job purpose

Adel Beck: All staff are required to support the Home’s main purpose of encouraging and enabling children and young people to develop attitudinally, behaviourally, educationally, and emotionally in order that they may deliver positive contributions to their families, society and their local communities whilst reducing offending, resulting in the decrease in victims of youth crime. To always create and maintain a customer focused attitude and approach that promotes positive relationships and generates a culture of openness and trust. To deliver efficient, effective, and quality services by way of flexible working. To work together with colleagues from all other service areas within the home to provide and maintain a safe and secure living and learning environment that promotes the safety and welfare of children and young people in which they can prosper, develop, and achieve. To foster, maintain and support pro-social behaviour, a restorative and solution focussed approach with, children, young people, and colleagues.

Role: To provide an efficient and effective Case Management, Care and Interventions Programmes Service that meets with Childrens Homes Regulations, Children’s Homes National Minimum Standards, Youth Justice Standards, Leeds City Council and the homes policies, procedures and guidance. Promote and reinforce effective practice ensuring that the Work Force Development Strategy is being met and appropriate training is accessed and developed. 

Responsibilities 

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

• Contribute proactively to the positive development of children and young people through high quality assessment, planning and provision of Care and Interventions Programmes.
• Assess individual needs and provide appropriate interventions to meet the level of the complex issues and risks associated with the behaviours identified. 
• Develop and maintain specialist input and services that are in the best interests of the child or young person and be able to communicate these effectively to all stakeholders. 
• Monitor and evaluate interventions designed to promote, positive options, desistance from offending and Effective Practice 
• Develop and sustain effective working and information sharing protocols with colleagues and external partner agencies to ensure an integrated service is provided, delivered and maintained. 
• Monitor and evaluate engagement skills and the competency of practitioners and students on placement through observation and feedback. 
• Monitor and evaluate the engagement of young people and families through assessment and intervention planning and delivery. 
• Develop self to enhance performance and practice through reflection and learning, share knowledge, best practice, promote ideas for innovation and improvement and use information to take effective decisions.
• Support the Casework and Interventions Manager in coordinating and monitoring the scheduling of reviews, ensuring they are held within timescales. 
• Assist the Casework and Interventions Manager in the maintenance of a database detailing each child and young person’s Care and Interventions Programme, recording progress. 
• Manage difficult situations and people who display volatile and challenging behaviour 
• Communicate, engage and build positive relationships with staff, children, young people, their families and other professionals. 
• Participate in developing and maintaining resource materials for Care Planning and Interventions and Staff Development.
• Deliver 1:1 and group interventions, ensuring consistency of delivery to allow for effective practice and evaluations. 
• Work with colleagues to evaluate and analyse the transitions process. 
• QCF Assessor (willing to work towards).
• To physically restrain and control in line with approved restraint techniques, guidelines and procedure (training will be provided).
• To participate in annual appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
• Ensure prior to using any equipment or undertaking an activity a risk assessment is in place and a safety data sheet available if required.
• In line with the Medication Policy and Procedure administer and record prescribed and other medication if required.
• Contribute to the development of the Casework and Interventions Service
• Provide reports, attend and chair meetings and reviews as required.
• Deliver Casework and Interventions services by the use of current software programmes and packages.
• To undertake any other duties that, are commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
• To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• To actively promote and support Leeds City Council's and Departmental Policies on Equal Opportunities and  to work in an anti-oppressive manner.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF, Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) Level 3 – essential
• Working towards QCF Assessors award

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• High level of communication skills to a range of individuals, including understanding of learning styles and communication needs 
• Be able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of current software programmes and packages and other relevant systems
• Be competent in Microsoft word and PowerPoint 
• Be able to chair professional and other meetings, managing difficult conversations and situations with professionalism
• Quality Assure Documents to a high standard and be able to provide constructive feedback to practitioners
• Be competent in making detailed assessments within the area of expertise
• Competent in delivery of Offending Behaviour Programmes to groups of young people and on a 1:1 basis
• Be competent in the delivery of training sessions to practitioners in groups and on a 1:1 basis 
• Understand risk factors and appropriate interventions
• Be supportive and encouraging to both practitioners, students on placement and young people. 
• NVQ/QCF, Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) Level 3 
• Working towards QCF Assessors award 
• In depth knowledge of the Children’s Homes National Minimum 
• In depth knowledge of Local Authority policies and procedures
• In depth knowledge of Youth Justice systems
• In depth knowledge of Child Care systems
• In depth knowledge of adolescent growth and development 
• In depth knowledge of delinquent, demanding and challenging behaviour
• In depth knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures and the impact of abuse
• Knowledge and understanding of secure accommodation criteria, purpose and function
• Working knowledge of team building, teamwork, group dynamics and motivation
• At least 3 years of direct work with young people who display complex behavioural and/or offending behaviour
• Experience of developing and maintaining professional relationships with third party agencies and families
• Experience of developing monitoring systems and providing feedback 
• Experience of preparing for and chairing meetings, including the distribution of meeting action plans.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics 

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities. 
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. 
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council