Family Support Worker

Salary details: £ - £

Derbyshire Youth Offending Service works with young people aged 10-17 on both court orders and out of court disposals.

This post is within the South Team working with young people who receive out of Court and Court disposals. 

The South Team are responsible for working with young people who are given a Divert Programme or Youth Conditional Caution or a range of Court Orders. The post holder will complete a full assessment of the young person's circumstances, an Action Plan and an intervention to help them avoid re offending. 

The successful candidate will be expected to work with minimal supervision and possess skills around engaging and motivating young people. Experience of working with young people is necessary including following intervention programmes. The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate administration and IT skills and have a flexible approach to work. Good communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines are essential

Provisional interview date: 3  March 2023

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.