Young Persons Practitioner

Young Persons Practitioner  Salary: £27,000 per annum  Location: Inverclyde  Contract/Hours: Fixed Term contract until March 2027 (with possibility of extension) / We have Part Time - (18.5 hours per week) and Full Time – (37 hours per week) including evenings and weekends 

Closing date for applications is midnight of Sunday 3rd May and interviews are schedule to take place on Thursday 7th May 

Benefits:  

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave 
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages 
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover 
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers 

 

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit about the role

We’re looking for several passionate Young Persons Practitioners to join our team, with a variety of part‑time and full‑time positions available.

In these roles, you’ll provide focused, compassionate interventions that help young people overcome challenges, recognise their strengths, and move toward positive lifestyle choices.

You’ll work within community settings and alongside families, building trusting relationships and offering steady, reliable support. Strengthening family connections and addressing vulnerabilities is central to the role, ensuring each young person has the best possible foundation to thrive.

About the Service 

Action for Children’s Intensive Intervention Service is a voluntary programme that supports children and young people aged 11–18 who may be at risk of being drawn into serious offending or criminal activity.

The service offers intensive 1:1 support, group sessions, and positive diversionary activities that help young people build confidence, develop new skills, and make choices that lead them toward safer and more fulfilling futures. A key focus is helping them reconnect with education, training, or employment and feel able to sustain those opportunities.

What you do could make a difference

Key responsibilities of a Young Persons Practitioner include:

• Delivering tailored interventions that support positive outcomes while working in line with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
• Helping children and young people reconnect with education, training, or employment, offering guidance and encouragement throughout the process.
• Managing an active caseload and ensuring high quality support across all allocated cases.
• Building trusting relationships with young people, families, partner organisations, and agencies, including carrying out home visits when appropriate.
• Participating in meetings as needed, such as presenting case updates during monthly reviews.
• Promoting and maintaining a safe, supportive environment by following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

 

Let’s talk about you

• SVQ/Diploma Level 3 (or equivalent) in early years and childcare, social care, or a closely related field.
• Practical experience supporting young people, either within social work settings or through work connected to the criminal justice system.
• Background in multi agency environments such as social care, early years, or health services, with confident application of safeguarding procedures.
• Experience managing a caseload, following agreed processes to complete assessments, develop plans, and carry out reviews that support positive outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively while maintaining professional boundaries and independent working relationships.

 

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters. 

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here. 

Will you join us?

Contact: Laura McCarthy at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk [recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk] quoting reference 13021

 

Diversity, equality and inclusion

We work hard to create an inclusive environment. One where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together, with skills like yours, we’re capable of amazing things.

We actively encourage applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability, as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children.

Want to get to know Action for Children better?

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Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.