Adolescent Worker
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £34,314 - £37,938 per annum
Location: Exeter
Working together to support stronger relationships and positive change!
About the Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Devon County Council’s Bridges Service (formerly Edge of Care).
The Service brings together a range of disciplines to work intensively and flexibly (including evenings and weekends) to provide timely and creative support to meet the complex needs of young people and their families and to prevent family breakdown. The team works intensively and holistically with families, primarily in the home, to support change.
About the Role
As an Adolescent Worker You will provide intensive support to young people and families with multiple and complex needs and subject to a range of other statutory and voluntary interventions. Supporting young people with appropriate skilled interventions and practical support, both in response to crisis and for some families, as part of a longer-term support package.
You will be working as part of a locality team, working in partnership with other professionals to deliver timely support to young people and families. This includes developing and coordinating planned interventions using the Bridges Support Agreement and review process. Utilising the Bridges practice model, you will have the responsibility for coordinating interventions, including the analysis and formulation of plans of support involving provision of data & reports, and supporting social work plans.
About You
We are looking for experienced applicants, from a range of backgrounds, who are passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for adolescents and their families. You will need the skills to engage and build meaningful relationships with young people based on restorative principles and provide evidence-based interventions to support sustainable change. You will need to be persistent, tenacious and assertive, working with young people who may be resistant to support from a statutory agency.
You should possess a wide range of skills and knowledge, including:
- Excellent Communication and Engagement skills as this work will involve direct contact with young people and their families
- Experience of multi-agency working and able to develop and maintain strong relationships with professionals from a range of agencies.
- The ability to listen and use a restorative approach to support and challenge families to make positive changes in their lives.
- Be enthusiastic and motivated to work creatively with young people, parents and other professionals.
The postholder will need to able to travel across their locality and to wider areas of the county when required, including areas where there may be no, or limited public transport. Therefore, the postholder will need to have the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.
If you are interested in working for an organisation that seeks to improve the outcomes of Children, Young people and families we would be delighted to hear from you.
What you’ll get in return
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:
- Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services.
- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform.
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
Closing Date: 16th January 2025 at midnight.
Interview Date: 20th and 31st January 2025
For an informal discussion please contact Jo Evans joanna.evans@devon.gov.uk
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007300