Join Our Team as a Missing From Home Intervention Worker! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the drive and dedication to support those who need it most? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! 

About the Role: As a Missing From Home Intervention Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and advocacy for children and young people who have been reported missing. Your primary responsibilities will include: 

• Conducting Return Home Interviews: Engage with children and young people to understand the reasons behind their missing episodes and ensure their voices are heard. 

• Influencing Care Planning: Record and analyze the factors impacting the child or young person to contribute to effective care planning. 

• Providing Independent Advocacy: Advocate for the needs and rights of children during and after missing episodes. 

• Collaborating with Partners: Work closely with social workers, police, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated response. 

• Educating and Preventing: Advise young people on the dangers and risks associated with running away, aiming to prevent future incidents. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Engage proactively with young people who run away. 

• Maintain accurate records and monitor service activity. 

• Ensure the needs of children and their families are met by service providers. 

• Represent the service positively in various environments. 

• Promote the use of Young Peoples Centres by other agencies and local partners. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Qualifications: Level 3 Safeguarding/Designated Safeguard Lead Training or equivalent, and a good standard of general education including English and Maths at Level 2. 

• Experience: Proven experience working with children and young people, particularly those at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and those reluctant to engage. 

• Skills: Ability to build positive relationships, produce high-standard written material, and engage and motivate young people. 

• Knowledge: Understanding of the causes of youth crime, anti-social behavior, and other adverse outcomes for young people. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. 

• Flexible and willing to work according to the needs of the council. 

• Committed to continuous professional development. 

• Able to travel as required for the role. 

Join us in making a real difference. Apply now to become a Missing From Home Intervention Worker and help shape a brighter future for our children and young people. 

Apply Today! 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if the demand is met.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.