Targeted Services Officer (Grade 6)

To provide a range of services as required to courts, families, young offenders, young people at risk of offending, young people at risk of poor life chances, victims and the community.

To develop projects and activities with young people to enhance their skills, confidence, personal and social development.

To work with other agencies to maximise the resources and opportunities available for young people.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Senior practitioner / Team Manager
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE
FOR:

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO A DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) CHECK AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL:
Enhanced DBS

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
· To work with and supervise young people in a variety of settings to reduce the risk of offending, reduce the risk of harm they may present to others and to ensure they are kept safe from harm.

· To assist in the development and delivery of programmes of work with young people , both group and individual.
· To ensure the views and needs of young people are represented in the services and programmes that are delivered by Targeted Services for Young people and wider LCC services.
· To record accurately all contact with and work undertaken with young people , maintaining appropriate records using the electronic recording system as required by Targeted Services for Young People.
· To assess, plan and deliver interventions according to the needs of young people and their families.
· To work with partners both statutory and voluntary and local communities to provide positive opportunities for young people.
· Advocate for and represent young people in a variety of settings.
· To support and work with the families of young people in contact with Targeted Services for Young People to enable them to address areas of concern and assist integration into mainstream statutory and voluntary services.
· To ensure all programmes and activities are developed in line with the LCC commitment to equal opportunities and to provide non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of the work undertaken.

GENERAL

· The post holder will be required to undertake regular evening and weekend work.
· The postholder will undertake such other duties as are discussed with and agreed by the line manager and which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of the post.
· To ensure that all functions are undertaken in accordance with the policies and procedures of Liverpool City Council.
· This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.
· The terms and conditions relating to this post are those of Liverpool City Council.
· Develop the City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the LCC and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation and codes of practice.

The successful applicant will work with young people in Alternative Education Provision and in the community who are at risk of becoming NEET after leaving compulsory. You will have experience of supporting young people to overcome barriers to engagement in education or training and knowledge of the colleges and training providers in the Liverpool area.