We wish to appoint a Targeted Youth Worker on a permanent, full-time basis based in Launceston, Cornwall, to work within the Family Assessment Support Team. The post covers North Cornwall and Callington Town and surrounding area and therefore it is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence with access to a vehicle. It is a requirement that you have a JNC Youth and Community Work qualification or degree level equivalent qualification related to Youth studies.

Targeted Youth Support Workers (TYSW) have responsibility for undertaking assessments and supporting child planning with a family focused and relationship based approach. You would be responsible for undertaking direct group and 1:1 work with vulnerable young people 13- 18 years and their parents/carers.

Through the development and delivery of evidence-based practice you will work with empathy, resourcefulness and a solution focused approach to engage and support vulnerable young people and their families. Diverse youth work skills are required to enable swift and easy access to multiagency Early Help to support young people to be safe, have good levels of wellbeing and help them to reach their full potential. You will be organised in approach, emotionally resilient, a good communicator, be able to use your initiative and work well in teams.

Please contact Amanda Smith, Early Help Service Manager, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further

Email: Amanda.Smith@cornwall.gov.uk

Mobile: 07739 990 338

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process. Please do not upload any additional documentation in support of this application. Applications will be considered based on the screening questions and qualifications and experience details provided within the application form only. Any further attachments will not be considered when the recruiting managers are shortlisting for interview.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.

More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options.