Job Description

Location:

Hybrid role covering Cambridgeshire and Milton Keynes (schools and community locations)

Salary:

Salary band of 28,000 - 30,000 Base - (dependent on experience) up to 35,000 per annum including bonuses

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About AltWork Global

AltWork Global is a recruitment company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent in key roles. We recruit on behalf of Kosmas Enterprises and its subsidiaries, including NXG Enterprises and City Estate Solutions, ensuring the right people are matched with the right opportunities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated

Intervention & Engagement Program Lead

to spearhead the delivery and coordination of early interventions and support programs for Children & Young People (CYP) at risk of or involved in the criminal justice system. This role focuses on delivering tailored interventions, coordinating sessional staff, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of program outcomes. You will be responsible for driving the program's success by facilitating sessions, observing delivery for quality assurance, and maintaining key partnerships with schools and community organizations.

This is a hybrid role that requires working in schools, community locations, and remotely. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, as the role involves travel across Cambridgeshire and Milton Keynes.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Delivery:

Lead the direct delivery of intervention sessions for CYPs, focusing on preventing or reducing their involvement in the criminal justice system. Facilitate workshops, one-on-one interventions, and group sessions within schools and community settings. Customize intervention strategies based on the specific needs of each CYP, ensuring the sessions are engaging, informative, and effective.

Coordination & Quality Assurance:

Coordinate session delivery with a team of staff, ensuring the quality and consistency of interventions across all locations. Conduct regular quality checks, including session observations, providing feedback, and ensuring that all delivery aligns with program goals. Manage the flow of referrals and communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring the seamless transfer of information.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as the key liaison between schools, youth offending teams (YOTs), social services, and other relevant agencies to support the program's holistic approach. Work with educational and social care professionals to co-produce care plans and intervention strategies tailored to the individual needs of the CYPs.

Reporting & Monitoring:

Maintain detailed records of session delivery, participant progress, and outcomes, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Contribute to the program's reporting requirements by providing insights into referral rates, participant feedback, and intervention effectiveness. Ensure compliance with all safeguarding standards and policies across the intervention process.

Leadership & Staff Development:

Provide guidance, training, and leadership to sessional staff, ensuring they are well-prepared and supported in delivering high-quality interventions. Facilitate the professional development of staff involved in the program, promoting best practices and continuous learning.

Minimum Requirements:

Proven experience delivering interventions and support programs for young people, ideally within the criminal justice, education, or social care sectors. In-depth understanding of the challenges faced by at-risk CYPs, particularly those related to mental health, behavioral issues, and criminal justice involvement. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Cambridgeshire and Milton Keynes. Experience collaborating with schools, youth offending teams, and social services to design and deliver integrated care plans for CYPs. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

A relevant degree in Youth Work, Social Care, Education, or a related field. Previous experience in a leadership role managing the delivery of social or educational programs for CYPs. Familiarity with safeguarding standards, policies, and procedures in educational and community settings.

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of on-site work at schools and community centers across Cambridgeshire and Milton Keynes, as well as remote working. Flexibility is essential, as travel will be a key component of the role. Ongoing professional development and training will be available to support your growth in this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Application question(s):

Do you have a valid driver's license ?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Youth services: 3 years (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: On the road