Children Young People & Family Worker

About the role
Working across the Northumbria Police Force area, this exciting new service will support Children and Young People from 10 up to 17 years old and in some cases up to 25 years old (alongside their immediate families) who are vulnerable and/or at risk of being involved in serious violent crime.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on individuals involved in serious violent crime? We're looking for a dedicated Children Young People and Families Worker to play a pivotal role in our mission to support service users make positive changes to their life and reduce their likelihood of committing serious violent crime. Humankind’s Children Young People & Family Workers will deliver support to individuals accessing the Community Diversion Service and motivate and encourage individuals to both make positive changes to their lives and work with specialist services in order to achieve further positive outcomes. 
As a Children Young People & Family Worker, you will be responsible for:
Caseload Management: Effectively manage a caseload of service users, providing comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs.
Intervention Planning: Devise, implement, and review ongoing support plans and treatment strategies in collaboration with the service users. Your role is instrumental in helping them achieve their goals.
Collaborative Approach: Work closely with a diverse team of professionals, including fellow colleagues, family members, and significant others, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to support.
Goal Setting: Assist service users in setting and working towards their goals, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
This post is a Hybrid Working with Community Outreach in the North Tyneside area. You will work 09:00 am- 17:00pm Monday-Thursday and 09:00-16:30 on Fridays. However, there may be a need to work flexibly to account for your service user’s needs. 
About you
To succeed as a Children Young People & Family Worker at the Community Diversion Service, you will ideally have.
A strong commitment to the well-being and rehabilitation of service users.
Substance misuse, support work, mental health, or criminal justice work experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of best practices in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Adherence to ethical standards and guidelines in the field.
What can Humankind offer you…
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Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
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Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
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Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
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Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
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Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks