Resettlement Worker

Job overview

Due to expansion, a rewarding opportunity has arisen where we are looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic person with a strong work ethic to join our multidisciplinary team in Children & Young People (CYP) Services for 37.5 hours per week, working at the new Millenium Lodge Secure Children's Home on the outskirts of Sleaford.

The team provide a full range of healthcare to vulnerable children and young people (CYP) aged between 10 and 18 who are resident in the secure children's home. Resettlement can present a challenge for CYP leaving the secure estate, with many CYP expressing significant anxiety regarding the transition process. There are a variety of factors that may make the transition difficult for both the young person and the destination they are transitioning to.

You will support a CYP through this journey by individual work, group work and liaison with families/carers. You will be integral to supporting constructive resettlement to promote change and prevent relapse. You will encourage and promote positive leisure time and create individual personal support plans with young people.

The principle of the child first and the offender second approach is used throughout the team alongside the trauma-informed delivery of care due to the CYP having often experienced many adverse childhood events and trauma.

Main duties of the job

To offer children and young people (CYP) and their families/carers, within 150-mile radius a bespoke package of support starting at the time of admission to establishment and for up to six months of a CYP’s transition experience post custody.

To deliver care planning and individual and group interventions, in partnership with CYP and other workers involved in care delivery, under the supervision of a senior clinician.

Direct work with Family – using the Signs of Safety Model (Lincolnshire is accredited in this approach)

Direct work with CYP within the secure children's home, preparing them for leaving custody with set targets.

To build up support networks available pre discharge through Local Authority, voluntary Sector, family, local activity centres and appropriate educational facilities.

To work in accordance with relevant childcare and health legislation and professional standards.

To proactively involve CYP and families/carers in service development and evaluation.

To function as part of the multidisciplinary LSU service.

To support the provision of a professional, non-stigmatising, trauma informed service to CYP and families/carers.

Work collaboratively, and promote effective working relationships, with members of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective clinical decision-making, internally and with external agencies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.