Address
Form of work
SalaryTherapeutic Outreach Worker
Basic salary: £21,000 Pro Rata
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2024 - 21 hrs per week
(3 days per week Monday-Friday, negotiable but must include a Thursday)
Base Location: Wirral
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Mileage, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan - pro rata
ABOUT US
Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible.
The role is to work with children and young people looked after, and care leavers supporting their emotional wellbeing. There is also a responsibility to support placement stability, which includes working with foster carer's and other professionals supporting the child or young person. This includes multi-agency working, supporting professionals in the system around the child/young person to ensure best outcomes for the children and young people of Wirral.
There is a requirement for you to travel to the best location for the support to take place, the contract is delivered within the local authority county and up to a 40 mile radius outside of this.
With the skills to engage, motivate and challenge, we are looking for a Therapeutic Outreach Worker to work within our multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to listen and respond sensitively and appropriately to children, young people and their families/foster carers, working with them in a solution-focused way to build on the existing strengths to achieve positive change.
With a background in social care, youth work, education, or other related area and an understanding of the challenges faced by children, young people and families, it is essential that you have previous experience of working with children and families/foster carers as well as a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working with professionals, parents and foster carer's
- Can work effectively as part of a team and individually
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding of trauma, attachment and children in care or care leavers, as well as the THRIVE model.
- Experience delivering groups and workshops for children and adults; or a willingness to learn and support delivery.
- A High level of organisation, good written and verbal communication
- To be resilient and able to work well under pressure
- You must hold a UK Full driving license and be prepared to travel around the borough of Wirral, in addition to a 40 mile radius of the border of the borough. (mileage is payable in line with our Expenses Policy)
If you are creative, reliable and solution-focused, and want to join a dynamic team who are committed to achieving positive outcomes for children's and families then we want to hear from you!
For an informal discussion about this position please contact
Kimberley Rowland on 07813 054724 or email
To be considered please do apply today. This advert may be removed early if sufficient applications are received prior to the stated closing date.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris.
Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment
No agencies please.
