Job Description

Fixed term contract for 18 months, with a view to extend



7 hours per week



Salary: 26,100 per annum, 5,220.00 pro rata



Location :Castle Cavendish Works, Dorking Road, Nottingham



Regular travel required within the local area, and occasional national travel to support young people placed out of borough





The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.



This role sits within Young People's Services, in our Impact Domain and works to provide one-to-one support for children and young people who require Advocacy. Most importantly, you will enable the children and young people we support to be able to express their views on matters important to them and issues which affect their lives.



We are currently looking for a skilled practitioner to join our dynamic and ambitious team.



In order to be successful in this role, you must have:


The skills, knowledge and ability to provide independent and confidential advocacy to support children and young people, including those who are disabled, looked after, leaving care, or subject to a child in need or child protection plan, to assist them in resolving concerns and complaints. To manage your own case load and provide information, advice, advocacy, representation and effective support. To contribute to and develop participation and consultation methods to enable children and young people, particularly those with complex needs and communication difficulties, to be effectively included in the work of the service. To work in partnership with multi-agencies to effectively share information, safeguard children and young people from harm and promote the support that is offered by the service.

Benefits

Life assurance, death in service 4x your salary gets paid to nominated person(s) of your choice. Cycle to work- 39% off bikes-cost can be spread across the year - need employee ID to sign up and employee code. YouStar - 770 retailers discounts-offered by 45% third sector Free eye tests

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.



Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an "Employment history_template" document prior to interview.

The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV

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The closing date for applications is midnight on 13th August.

Interviews will take place TBC

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