Targeted Services Officer

Targeted Services Officer

Liverpool

21/hr

Start Date: 06/01/2025

Full Time: Mon - Fri 35/hrs a week

Hatched Recruitment is looking for a Targeted Services Officer in the Liverpool area. 3 - 6 months contract with chance of extension.

The successful applicant will work with young people in Alternative Education Provision and in the community who are at risk of becoming NEET after leaving compulsory. You will have experience of supporting young people to overcome barriers to engagement in education or training and knowledge of the colleges and training providers in the Liverpool area.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide a range of services as required to courts, families, young offenders, young people at risk of offending, young people at risk of poor life chances, victims and the community.

To develop projects and activities with young people to enhance their skills, confidence, personal and social development.

To work with other agencies to maximise the resources and opportunities available for young people.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• To work with and supervise young people in a variety of settings to reduce the risk of offending, reduce the risk of harm they may present to others and to ensure they are kept safe from harm.
• To assist in the development and delivery of programmes of work with young people , both group and individual.
• To ensure the views and needs of young people are represented in the services and programmes that are delivered by Targeted Services for Young people and wider LCC services.

Experience

* Experience of working with young people and their families.

* Experience of working in a team and the ability to contribute to team and service developments.

* Experience of delivering group and individual programmes of work with young people.

* Experience of case management with young people.

Skills/Abilities

* Understanding of risk and safeguarding issues for young people.

* Knowledge of and experience of applying Liverpool City Council (LCC) Child Protection procedures.

* Ability to use electronic recording systems with a good level of administrative and organisational skills.

* Ability to communicate effectively with young people including those who display challenging behaviour.

* Excellent listening and assessment skills.