Expert Referral and Screening Worker

Expert Referral and Screening Worker

Location: London / Agile working

Contract: permanent, subject to funding

Hours: 35 hours per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 our client will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)

Starting salary: £33,545

As our client enters a dynamic new stage of development looking at the next phase of its organisational strategy, they have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join their dedicated team of practitioners. They are currently seeking an Expert Referral and Screening Worker to evaluate incoming referrals and assess the needs and risks of young people and parents/carers accessing their services and support.

About you:

Do you possess in-depth knowledge of statutory service processes and safeguarding best practice? Are you an exceptional communicator? Are you responsive, empathetic, and able to develop trusted relationships with young people? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young people and their families face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who our client is looking for.

About the organisation:

Our client works with young people and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. They believe that when a child or young person comes to them, they are just that – a child or a young person: they don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to them. By working alongside young people, their families, and peers in the places where they spend their time, they can create a secure space not just for them but for everyone.

About the role:

In this impactful role, you will play a critical part in the safeguarding process by evaluating incoming referrals and assessing the needs and risks of young people and parents/carers accessing their services and support. As an Expert Referral and Screening Worker, you will be the first point of contact for the individuals and agencies wanting to access services.

What our client offers:

Our client continually reviews its pay and offers a competitive benefits package to all employees, including the following benefits:

- 4-day/32-hour work week from April 1st, 2024, with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay

- Agile working: flexibility to work in different locations including from home, their office and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces)

- Flexible Working: their Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment

- New modern offices

- A contributory Pension Scheme

- Enhanced family leave

- Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services

- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information

- Death in Service Benefit

- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of learning courses

- Initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days’ holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro rata entitlement. From April 1st, the annual leave benefit will be pro rata in line with a 32-hour working week

Additional Information:

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and they expect anyone who works and volunteers with them to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, they will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidate.

They encourage people from all sections of the community to apply for jobs with them. They particularly welcome disabled, male and LGBTQIA+ applicants because these communities are currently under-represented in their workforce. They know that to make a secure place for young people they need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply:

To apply for this role, complete the online Webrecruit application.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time. Interviews will take place in person in London. Our client envisages interviews will take place the 6 & 7 March where successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to their recruitment event.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read the Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please note that our client doesn’t accept CVs.

They are not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

So, if you’d like to join our client as an Expert Referral and Screening Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.