PROJECT WORKER 1 - B Enabled Outreach Support Service

Barnardo's DSI Service are looking to recruit a fulltime Project Worker 1, to join our small friendly team based at Holme on the Wolds in East Yorkshire. 

The role is to work predominantly within our B-Enabled Service. The role will be split between case holding  and delivering sessions to children and young people out in the community. The post will involve carrying out visits and attending multiagency meetings, it is therefore essential that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. 

Barnardo's B-Enabled Outreach Support Service,  supports children and young people who are not currently accessing full time education. Our outreach service aims to bridge the gap between formal education and community engagement by providing tailored packages of support and resources to children and young people with the ultimate aim of working towards reintegration back into an educational setting.

You may also be required to work across all DSI services, including weekends and evenings, therefore a flexible approach to working is vital. 

 It is essential criteria that you have a passion for and experience of working with children, young people and their families with SEND.

In addition to this you should also:

• Have an understanding of issues facing young people with SEND and complex health needs
• Experience in community outreach, education, or a related field is essential as you will be working with children and young people 1:1, 2:1 and in small groups.
• You must be able to work flexibly as you will be required on occasions to work some evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of the service.
• You will give guidance and support to workers involved with young people.
• You will act as a liaison between educational settings and work with schools and community partners to identify and address specific educational needs. Strong interpersonal  and communication skills are required.
• You may be required to deliver training to staff and other professionals as and when required.
• You will have effective knowledge and experience of safeguarding children procedures. 
• You must have clear and analytical thinking e.g. in relation to undertaking careplans, risk assessments and work within health and safety guidance.
• You must advocate on behalf of children and young people.
• You will be working alongside the CSM and Service Co-Ordinator to ensure the service operates in line with CQC regulations.• You must be highly motivated and work in a clear direction to deliver the current contracts and associated delivery and practice standards.
• Promote good practice in equality and diversity and provide advice and guidance that champions inclusive approaches and practices.
• Work across the locality as required.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.