Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and their families? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Young People’s Practitioner to join our new Circle to Success Support Service. This role involves working alongside social work teams to provide direct, trauma-informed interventions to young people and their families with emerging complex needs. You will play a crucial role in supporting those at risk of poor outcomes, including those at risk of sexual and criminal exploitation. Your creativity and flexibility will be essential in delivering high-quality support and making a positive impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and young people.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Olivia.Ives@nctrust.co.uk or Steve.Orchard@nctrust.co.uk and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call youOur benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leaveEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning & Development and career development opportunitiesSubsidised town centre car parking schemeWhat will you be doing?As a Young People’s Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of young people and their families, providing structured, proactive, and flexible trauma-informed support. You will lead and coordinate service provision through direct 1:1 support, whole family approaches, and group work activities. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive needs and risk assessments, developing intervention plans, and working intensively with families in their homes. You will collaborate with other agencies, provide knowledge and advice to team members, and maintain professional boundaries. Additionally, you will develop strategies and resources to engage children, families, and communities, and contribute to safety plans addressing both intra-familial and extra-familial harm. You will also ensure effective record-keeping, participate in case planning and review meetings, and maintain strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.About youYou hold a Level 3 qualification in working with children, young people, vulnerable adults, and their families, or have substantial professional experience in this area. You have proven experience in direct work with families facing multiple problems and those who find it difficult to engage with services. Your knowledge and training in completing assessments and integrated working are essential. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and you can work effectively in challenging situations with children, young people, and their families. Skilled in mediation, negotiation, and problem-solving, you can assess needs and risks with clarity and sensitivity. Your organizational and time management skills are strong, and you are able to travel effectively within the locality. You are committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and you demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities and diversity.When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the attached person specification, as this will be used to shortlist. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time educationThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List checkAbout usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.
