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SENIOR YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
VIOLENCE REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP HOSPITAL IN-REACH & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
Oasis Midlands
Hours: 1 x full time post at 40 hours (inclusive of breaks)
Contract type here: Fixed term until March 27 (secondment opportunities will also be considered, subject to agreement with the successful candidate's current employer).
Salary: Grade D - £33,802 per annum
Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities? Will you support young people to recognise and reach their full potential? Oasis is about to embark on an exciting new partnership with the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership to deliver Hospital In-Reach and Community Based Services. We are recruiting a Senior Youth Support Worker to be part of the team. We always work in a holistic way, and it is no difference when it comes to violence. We don’t treat violence in isolation. Instead, we will seek to work as part of an eco-system of care—connecting education, housing, youth work, family support, safeguarding, and community relationships.
We believe violence is preventable…We are passionate about inclusion and believe young people and communities should be central to local and national violence reduction strategies.
If you share this passion and want to make a difference, come and join the team.
To hear from those working in similar roles in our team in Greater Manchester, click here.
As Senior Youth Support Worker you will;
· Provide supervision to Youth Outreach Worker(s).
· Be present in hospital and community locations to support young people that are impacted by violence.
· Work with young people in the community supporting them to process what has happened and linking them in with services/groups that will provide them with sustainable ongoing support.
· Deliver group work sessions to get young people talking about the issue of violence providing a safe space for them to talk about their concerns and what they want to change.
· Support communities impacted by critical incidents.
· Oversee referrals
· Work closely with the Project Administrator to monitor engagement and impact.
Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:
· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.
· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and Health and Safety practices
· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages)
If you would like a conversation about the role, please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will invite suitable candidates to interview as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the position has been filled.
Applications are welcomed from individuals interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity. Secondment arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require approval from the applicant's current employer.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER
OASIS BIRMINGHAM VIOLENCE REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP HOSPITAL IN-REACH & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
Oasis Midlands
Hours: 1 x full time post at 40 hours (inclusive of breaks) OR 2 x part time posts at 20 hours (inclusive of breaks)
Contract type here: Fixed term until March 2027 (secondment opportunities will also be considered, subject to agreement with the successful candidate's current employer).
Salary: Grade E - £29,201 per annum (£14,600 for 0.5FTE)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities? Will you support young people to recognise and reach their full potential? Oasis is about to embark on an exciting new partnership with the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership to deliver Hospital In-Reach and Community Based Services. We are recruiting a Youth Outreach Worker to be part of the team. We always work in a holistic way, and it is no difference when it comes to violence. We don’t treat violence in isolation. Instead, we will seek to work as part of an eco-system of care—connecting education, housing, youth work, family support, safeguarding, and community relationships.
We believe violence is preventable…We are passionate about inclusion and believe young people and communities should be central to local and national violence reduction strategies.
If you share this passion and want to make a difference, come and join our team.
To hear from those working in similar roles in our team in Greater Manchester, click here.
As a Youth Outreach Worker you will;
· Be present in hospital and community locations to support young people that are impacted by violence.
· Work with young people in the community supporting them to process what has happened and linking them in with services/groups that will provide them with sustainable ongoing support.
· Deliver group work sessions to get young people talking about the issue of violence providing a safe space for them to talk about their concerns and what they want to change.
· Support communities impacted by critical incidents.
Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:
· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.
· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will invite suitable candidates to interview as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the position has been filled.
Applications are welcomed from individuals interested in undertaking this role as a secondment opportunity. Secondment arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require approval from the applicant's current employer.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
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Key Worker
Salary: £26,630 – £31,490 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: HMP Birmingham
Job reference number: 1739
Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an exciting opportunity to become a Key Worker within our high performing psychosocial drug and alcohol service in HMP Birmingham.
We provide a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate team work closely with people who use our services to change and save lives. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.
You will be based in our psychosocial team working with adult males (over 18 years old). You will be responsible for delivering a range of elements of our substance use work including case management, assessments, care planning, the delivery of one-to-one interventions to include harm reduction and motivational work, group work, and engagement support as well as other associated duties. You need to be committed to supporting people who use our services to make positive changes to prepare them for release into the community, and you will arrange continuity of care. You will work in collaboration with the clinical team and integrated working is a key element of this role. You will work within the prison setting and contribute towards the wider prison drug strategy.
Having experience of supporting people with complex health needs including substance use, you will bring knowledge and commitment to deliver drug and alcohol treatment. You will have a non-judgemental attitude and a desire to support the lives of people who use our services to be healthier and safer by delivering a high-quality service.
Experience of working with drug and alcohol use is essential. You will be a competent communicator, with the ability to work independently and be comfortable and enthusiastic, both with the highlighted client group and working in partnership with other service providers. Previous experience or knowledge of working with individuals on opiate replacement treatment, and/or involved in the criminal justice system will be advantageous.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the link.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
Closing date: 2nd August 2026.
