Location
Sutton, based at The Quad, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton SM5 1JW with hybrid working arrangements available.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£44,685 per annum

About the Role
The Specialist Support Worker will work with young people aged 10-17 years old who are at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. The role focuses on prevention and supporting children and their families holistically to sustain positive outcomes. You will hold a caseload of young people referred into the service, carrying out timely assessments to identify support needs and creating intervention plans within a multi-agency environment. Regular interventions with children and families will include home visits, activities, or structured work to help them fulfil their potential. Building professional and positive relationships is key to enabling change and preventing offending behaviour. You will also deliver group work activities in schools and the community as required. This role is part of the Youth Justice Service within Early Help, working alongside the adolescent and schools teams in a vibrant, innovative, and caring environment that values its staff and strives to be outstanding for young people. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported, with managers who understand the needs of both the service and individuals.

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London with excellent transport links. Sutton offers award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is committed to investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of residents, as outlined in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. Sutton is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district. The council is a key partner in the South London Partnership, focusing on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment to make Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Experience
Experience working with challenging young people, particularly those with trauma backgrounds, is essential. Experience of whole family working and coordinating multi-agency meetings is highly desirable.

About you
You will be dynamic, passionate, and creative with strong engagement skills, able to build trust with children and families who may initially be reluctant to engage. Persistence and adaptability in your approach are important. You should be able to work holistically with children and their families, supporting positive change and preventing offending behaviour.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed, but strong writing and analytical skills are required to produce comprehensive assessments, plans, and reviews that consider the needs of the child and family.