Coordinator - Camden Mediation

  • Full-time
  • Contract type: Full time - permanent
  • Department: Young People & Families
  • Service type: Looked after children & care leavers

Company Description

Catch22’s Camden’s Young People Mediation and Restorative service is embedded within Camden Council’s LAC and CIN social work team. The service provides an independent service to young people and their families within Camden to prevent young people from becoming at risk of homeless by building positive communication within the family to reduce conflict and tension. The service works closely with social workers, personal advisors  and other professionals in the young person’s/family’s network. The service also works within the young people’s supported accommodation to reduce conflict through restorative work, as well as provide intensive support to young people within the supported accommodation who do not have a lead professional.

The service is currently in a transitional period and requires development and growth working closely with commissioners and heads of social work teams. The Coordinator will manage a case load of young people and will develop, manage and supervise the small team of Mediation Workers. The Coordinator will also grow and develop the service and be responsible for reporting to Camden Council and Catch22 all safeguarding issues and ensure both sets of policies and procedures are adhered to. The post holder will also be responsible for developing the monitoring and evaluation of performance and  impact and provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Celebrating diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Job Description

Catch22’s Camden’s Young People Mediation and Restorative service is embedded within Camden Council’s LAC and CIN social work team. The service provides an independent service to young people and their families within Camden to prevent young people from becoming at risk of homeless by building positive communication within the family to reduce conflict and tension. The service works closely with social workers, personal advisors  and other professionals in the young person’s/family’s network. The service also works within the young people’s supported accommodation to reduce conflict through restorative work, as well as provide intensive support to young people within the supported accommodation who do not have a lead professional.

The service is currently in a transitional period and requires development and growth by working closely with commissioners, heads of social work teams and the Catch22 Service Manager. The Coordinator will manage a case load of young people and will develop, manage and supervise a small team of Mediators, ensuring all case information is recorded appropriately.

The Coordinator will be responsible for evidencing, communicating and reporting impact to Camden Council and Catch22, as well representing Catch22 in a range of internal and external forums.  As DSL for the service The Coordinator will manage all safeguarding issues, ensuring both internal and external policies and procedures are adhered to whilst prioritising the safety of young people and their families at all times. 

The Coordinator will also be line managed by a Service Manager with over 17 years experience in Mediation, Restorative Practice (including Family Group Conference), Staff / Service development and contract management.

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Qualifications

Essential

Qualification in a Mediation, Restorative, Youth Work or related field, or equivalent and demonstrable experience.

Experience of supporting young people open to Childrens Social Care.

Team leadership.

Knowledge / experience of safeguarding procedures.

Desirable 

Detailed knowledge of Childrens Social Care legislation, practice and procedures

Experience of working in a Local Authority multiagency environment

Project Management and Development experience

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Additional Information

Place of work:

Camden Council: Crowndale Centre and 5PS

Hours of work:

37 hours a week including evening and occasional weekend work 

Contract Type

Permanent 

Salary

£31,000

Reports to:

Service Manager 

Level of screening:

Enhanced DBS

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

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