ACT Now Prevention Case Manager (part time 18.5 hrs p/w FTC 12 months)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced youth case manager to join our team as we launch a brand-new violence prevention programme in Bracknell Forest.

Do you:
? Have recent experience of supporting vulnerable children and their families to achieve positive outcomes
? Have a commitment to contributing towards a brighter future for children and safer communities?
? Have an understanding and working knowledge of safeguarding of children
? Place value on victim support, reparation and restorative justice
? Apply Child First principles to the work that you do
? Believe in personal values of inclusivity, ambition and always learning

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Youth Justice Team is a busy, supportive and passionate team of people who deliver excellent support to children who have offended or who are at risk of offending. A Her Majesty?s Inspectorate of Probation inspection that took place in November 2023 rated Bracknell Forest?s Youth Justice Services as ?Good? with a... number of outstanding areas of practice.

The Team is multi-disciplinary as it includes police, health and speech and language colleagues and it also benefits from strong working relationships with Children?s Social Care, Education and Early Help services. All these services working together and with children in our cohort, means that we have a dedicated team around each child to maximise their life chances.

Visible, invested and experienced leadership is in place to ensure that the team are supported with any challenges they face ? a number of people in the team have worked for Bracknell Forest Council for over 20 years!

A normal day may include a visit to a child and their family to undertake an assessment, liaising with team specialists on a speech and language assessment, exploring activities and interventions that the child is interested in and would benefit from, writing up case notes, visiting a child in custody, undertaking training and attending partnership meetings.

We have also just secured our very own building which is central, accessible and child-friendly.

Key responsibilities...

The aim of the Act (Achieving Change Together) Now project is to reduce violence in our communities by offering early intervention and support to children arrested for knife-related and violent offences. It aims to divert them away from the criminal justice system and make communities safer. The programme has Child First principles at its core. We believe in rehabilitation and empowerment, providing support that encourages positive change and community reintegration.

In this role, you will work closely with children who are on the periphery of youth offending and who need support to address things in their life that are proving complex and challenging.

Key responsibilities will include:
? Case Management: Develop and implement child-centred plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed.
? Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for a child, connecting them with necessary services, resources, and support systems.
? Collaboration: Work with families, professionals, schools, and community organisations to co-ordinate services and support.
? Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support in some crisis situations and help the child develop coping strategies.
? Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of interactions, case progress, and outcomes.

Our benefits include...
? Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years? service (pro rata for part time).
? Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees? work-life balance.
? An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
? Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
? Local government pension scheme.
? Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
? Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees? health and wellbeing.
? Staff dental and health plans.
? Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
? Supermarket discount

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Friday 25 October 2024.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Jo Graves, Operational Manager

Tel.: 01344 354324

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please

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