Job Information
Northumberland Adolescent Service (NAS)
Northumberland County Council have several exciting opportunities within Northumberland Adolescent Service, we are looking for, creative and passionate individuals who want to work with young people and their families making a different to their lives.
Northumberland Adolescent Service is a multi-disciplinary service committed to placing children and young people at the heart of all we do and aim to provide a quality service that provides positive outcomes. The service is county wide and supports young people who are cared for, care leavers, 16+ who are homeless as well as those young people are open to the criminal justice system, on the cusp of offending or have substance misuse needs.
Are you the right person to help us to develop a brighter future for our young people, please see below the current opportunities available within the service:
Band 6 Accommodation Support Worker:
Are interested in supporting young people to develop the skills they need to live independently. Are you a creative individual who can provide support to young people living both within semi-independent and independent accommodation, progressing referrals, progressing plans to achieve positive outcomes.
Band 6 Turnaround Support Worker – Youth Justice Service:
Turnaround is an exciting new programme that forms part of Northumberland Youth Justice Service, offering support to families and young people aged 10-17 years old who have come to the attention of Police or Anti-Social Behaviour Teams.
You will hold a caseload of young people to complete assessment and deliver interventions and support.
Northumberland County Council will provide you with excellent support and supervision together with genuine opportunities for personal development. For further information about these roles please contact:
Accommodation Support Worker - Ginny Younger, Accommodation Team Manager via email or telephone:
Mobile - 07966 333119
Turnaround Support Worker & Youth Justice Worker – Andrew Elliott, Youth Justice Team Manager via email or telephone:
Email – Andrew.Elliott@northumberland.gov.uk
Telepone – 07876392434
Closing Date: 29th January 2024
Short Listing: Friday 2 February 2024
NAS Virtual Presentation: Wednesday 14 February 2024 3.30pm- Via Teams
Interviews: Friday 16 February 2024
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
Car leasing scheme
Please visit our website for more information regarding our benefits.
Further information
Please note that this is a permanent position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications
