Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £34,434 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This is currently a 12 month contract funded by OPCC . Due to this, there is potential for this role to be extended at the end of the contact .
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
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We are committed to improving the quality of life for the people of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole by delivering high-quality services that secure positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
As a Knife Crime Prevention Worker you will be a key member of the Family Help Service, working with children from the age of 10 – 17 who have been identified as repeat knife crime carriers.
This worker would compliment the structure above to provide a consistent level of prevent and deter work with young people with an aim to prevent them from progressing into more serious violence, and being less vulnerable to exploitation
Role Purpose
Your role will involve delivering high-quality interventions to support children and young people aged 0-17 provide a consistent level of prevent and deter work with an aim to prevent them from progressing into more serious violence, and reducing their risks of being exploited.
You will work directly with professionals and the public looking to seek information, advice and guidance and undertaking live screening tools. This will involve work with young people that are not in education, employment or training, young carers, those children and young people who are on the edge of care or returning to their families after being in care.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality interventions within children, young people and their families in schools, online and other venues.
- Undertake observation, assessment, direct work and progress tracking to measure outcomes.
- Engage with community, voluntary providers, and partner agencies to support access to services across the BCP Partnership.
- Undertake risk assessments and create intervention plans.
- Ensure the child/young person/family is at the centre of professional planning and intervention.
- Build collaborative relationships with partners.
- Apply principles of anti-discriminatory practice to ensure dignity and respect for all children and young people.
- Work under the direction of the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager , engaging in reflective case supervision.
The Ideal Candidate
- Ability to build supportive, positive, and trusting relationships.
- Committed to continuous professional development and able to coach and mentor others.
- Solutions-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to plan and organize workload in a changing environment with competing demands.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum NVQ 4 in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Sound knowledge of child development (0-11 years) and/or adolescence (11-18 years).
- Experience in completing observations, written assessments, and making evidence-based decisions.
- Proven experience in delivering direct interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and parents/carers.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Experience of working with teenagers at risk of exploitation
Job Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Ability to travel across the BCP area using own form of transport.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
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We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.
