Practice Team Leader (11991)

We're looking for a Team Leader in our Intensive Support Service. The Intensive Support Service offers support to young people at risk of their home placement breaking down, and/or at risk of meeting the criteria for secure accommodation. The service supports Young Peoples transitions back to the local authority area from out of authority placements and secure care.

About the services

Our Gael Og services provide a wide range of support services for children, young people, their families and adults in the Highlands, including advisory services, services that focus on encouraging young people to take part in sport and healthy activities, mentoring - one-to-one support for young people experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol, intensive support and guidance to extremely vulnerable young people, support to young people and families who are experiencing exploitation and fostering services for children who cannot live with their birth families.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities for the role are: -

• Responsible for assessments, care planning and reviewing of the young people referred to the service.


• Identify any local resources, community supports including Education, Training providers and Employers to create opportunities on a needs led basis.


• Preparing written reports to contribute to the wider Childs Plan, and to present these details at multi-agency meeting's, representing the organisation and supporting the family.


• Working closely and professionally with partner agencies to deliver services that offer the most appropriate and beneficial support to Children, Young People, and their Families, contributing to more successful outcomes.


• Attend relevant multi-agency meetings and promote the Intensive Support Service to external partners and agencies to raise the profile.
  
  Level 4 Management qualification (or a willingness to work toward) or substantial experience of line managing staff and/or a specific project/programme.


• Significant post qualification experience of working with children, young people and or families in a multi-agency environment and achieving positive outcomes through intervention.


• Advanced experience of chairing, supporting, and contributing to service planning meetings.


• Competent in the use of Microsoft outlook packages i.e. word, email etc.
  
  Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.


Last year, we helped more than 671,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.


• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays


• Up to 7 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.


• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.


• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.


• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.


• Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.


• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.