Turnaround Project Worker - Children Services

Turnaround Project Worker - Children Services - Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 10 (£42,324 - £44,331)

Fixed Term (12m) until April 2026 - 36 hours per week

Hybrid working

Job Purpose

The post holder will work in a multi-agency team of staff for the Youth Offending Service to prevent offending by children and young people by contributing to the following objectives:

To work restoratively and contribute to the development and implementation of the Turnaround Project (Prevention Project for those on the cusp of the Criminal Justice System) and to deliver interventions to those young people who meet the eligibility criteria.

To deliver services to young people who are issued Community Resolutions, NFA'd in Police Custody, those identified as being at risk by internal or external partners.

To assess, plan and deliver interventions collaboratively with internal and external partners.

About You

A relevant qualification in a discipline involving work with young people or

Substantial recent experience of direct work with young people and their families involved in criminal justice system, particularly working in a prevention framework or/and understanding of Early Help.

Knowledge of current practice and service development issues concerning young people who are at risk of offending and their families.

Knowledge of the causes of crime and effective methods of reducing offending behaviour.

Knowledge of Restorative Approaches within a Youth Justice context.

Understanding of and commitment to implementation of anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities policy.

Ability to build good working relationships and engage young people and their families in professional and, where appropriate, sustained relationships.

Ability to recognise the impact of offending on the victims of crime.

Recent experience of direct work with young people at risk of involvement in the Criminal Justice system and their families.

Ability to build effective relationships with young people, families and other professionals.

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

To view the Turnaround Project Worker role profile click here

Closing date: Sunday 23 March

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.