At Sandwell Children's Trust, we firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do. We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.

Our ‘Sandwell Deal’, brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.

What we can offer you:-

Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.

With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our ‘Sandwell Family’.

Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink

https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/

37 hours per week

Fixed term contract until 31 March 2026

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 2 x Horizons Prevention Workers within the Horizons Team. This is fixed term position until 31.03.26, working with children and young people who are at risk of entering the youth justice service. The service has great working relationships with partners and offers a truly multi-agency way to improving the outcomes for children and young people

The post holders will be responsible for: -

Chairing and co-ordinating Team around the Family (TAF) meetings with families and partner agencies to devise an outcome focused plan to bring about change for the family.
To undertake direct work with children, young people and families with a specific focus on behaviours for young people that are increasing their risk of coming into the youth justice arena.
To work with families and partner agencies to devise, implement and review an outcome focused plan and to bring about better outcomes for Children and Families.
Keep accurate and up to date recordings on EHM of all contact, meetings and interventions with children, young people and families.

You will need to have: -

Two years’ direct experience of working within a child, young people or families setting where a caseload has been held.
NVQ Level 3 or above in children, young people and families field.
Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team, preferably in Youth Justice or family support setting.
Experience of undertaking assessments, devising and reviewing plans and delivering creative direct work/ interventions.

By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family.

So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children’s Trust, then we’d love to hear from you.

Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.

If you require further information on the role or working for us please email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.

To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal:-

https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.

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