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Violence Intervention Project Worker - LLR

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point to support the delivery of the Violence Intervention Project through providing a hospital-based ‘reachable moment’ intervention to young people at risk of or involved in serious violence.

The role will be to support young people (aged 11 – 25 years old) who are attending the Leicester Royal Infirmary or other University of Hospitals locations for violence related injuries. Young people who fit the eligibility criteria will be identified and will have an opportunity to meet a Violence Intervention Project (VIP) Worker.

Role Responsibility

The VIP Worker will proactively engage young people within the hospital setting to identify their needs, strengths and aspirations. Together you will work alongside the young person in the community once they have been discharged to support and mentor them and act as a positive role model. Part of the mentoring process will include helping the young person to identify and realise alternative aspirations including education, training, employment and recreational activities. The VIP Worker will also collaborate with specialist organisations to facilitate access and to provide a practical and emotional support. The overall aim of the project is to break the cycle of violence in our community and provide positive and personalised opportunities for young people involved and at risk of violence.

The role provides support in hospital and in the community 7 days a week 9am to 10pm for those eligible young people. This role will involve working 8-hour shifts over a 7 day period.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

  • Relationship building and engaging /working with children and young people
  • Proven verbal and written communications that can be modified to different situations
  • Collaborative team working skills
  • Adaptable and resilient to work in a changing and challenging environment
  • Ability to deliver against agreed goals, targets and outcomes.
  • Ability to work on own initiative whilst providing home visits and satellite working
  • Ability to drive and use own car to meet young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
  • Problem-solving abilities to be able to work through challenging situations and complex clients
  • Caseload management
  • Able to deliver client interventions in a person- centred way
  • Demonstrable skills and knowledge in assessing risk presented by clients to themselves and others
  • Harm reduction, suicide and self-harm awareness
  • Mental health and wellbeing awareness
  • Wide and flexible range of client interventions
  • Management of incidents of a violent or aggressive nature
  • Trauma informed practice
  • Cultural competency

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
  • 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
  • An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
  • Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
  • Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
  • Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
  • Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
  • Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
  • A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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