Edge of Care/ Residential Keyworker - Route 29
Salford Council
Edge of Care/ Residential Keyworker Route 29 Salary: Grade 3A + 2 About us Route 29 is inspired by the 'No Wrong Door' approach which is an exciting way of working collaboratively to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children and families in Salford. Route 29 focuses on providing a robust trauma informed intervention to young people aged 8 -18 years who are on the edge of care, in care or at risk of placement instability. Route 29 embrace a close working relationship with adolescents a ‘working with’ rather than a ‘doing to’ approach. We want to be seen as a listening organisation and one where young people do not need to repeat their story to each professional, no matter which agency is involved. Our service includes an outreach service, residential home, 16+ accommodation and a network of specialist foster carers that support young people in times of crisis. The team work out of The Hub which includes our residential and outreach support. Our hub provides residential and outreach support will have a dedicated team which includes: The resilient keyworkers ‘stick’ with the young person through thick and thin to access the right services at the right time and in the right place to meet their needs. Due to the promotion of one of our current key workers we have an exciting opportunity for a new Keyworker to join our new service. About you We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people. You will have substantial experience working with adolescents who have complex needs and who may present with high-risk behaviours. Holding a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People (or an equivalent qualification), you will be confident working across both our residential hub and outreach services, providing consistent support, guidance and positive interventions. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for the young people who live within the hub. You will have a strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, ensuring that all aspects of your practice promote positive outcomes and high-quality care. Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families. You will have experience of delivering direct work and targeted interventions that help young people build resilience, achieve their goals and, where it is safe and appropriate, remain within the care of their family or wider support network. You will adopt a trauma-informed approach in all aspects of your work and will be supported by a skilled specialist team to help you deliver the best possible outcomes. Experience of supporting young people during times of crisis is essential, alongside the ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused in challenging situations. As a highly organised and adaptable individual, you will be able to manage competing demands and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the young people we support. Most importantly, you will embody our values of Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility, helping young people develop the stability, confidence and life skills they need to make a successful transition into adulthood and independence. This is an exciting time to join Route 29. As the service continues to grow and evolve, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting even more young people across the borough and making a lasting impact on their futures. Learn, grow and develop as a Salford Keyworker At Salford we’re committed to supporting our staff to learn and grow and from day one we’ll support you to succeed within Salford through ongoing learning and development. This will include some core training both online and face to face as well as the opportunity to continue with apprenticeships relevant for your role. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment. 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Hours: 36 hours including weekends and evenings and sleep ins to meet service needs
Contract: Permanent
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