Guide – SHIFT Project
Salary: Grade 10 £43,680-£45,750
Fixed Term or Secondment: 3 years
36 hours per week

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to work flexibly and intensively, with a small number of children and families to identify the “hook” that motivates a young person to think, reflect and begin taking steps towards a better life. You will deliver exceptional outcomes and break the destructive cycle of crime using the Breaking Cycles™ ingredients and SHiFT Framework. This role includes out of hours and weekends to promote positive and sustainable change.

About You

The successful candidate will have a knowledge of evidence based effective practice and interventions with adolescents. You will be able to focus on adolescent development and manage the impact of trauma. It is essential to have a strong organisational ability including time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills. You will possess awareness of own strengths and areas for development and understand the importance of being part of a team with wide a range of skills and experience. This role could be suitable for a Social Worker, Qualified Probation Officer or Community Justice Qualified (NVQ Level 4). Candidates qualified by experience will be considered.

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