White Gold Cornwall works with children, young people, and adults across the whole of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly providing 1:1 mentoring support to help them navigate through life’s challenges.
We aim to support, guide and, if appropriate, challenge young people who:
· Are vulnerable or at risk.
· Present unacceptable or challenging behaviour.
· Are excluded from, or failing to engage in, education.
· Lack confidence, self-esteem and/or social skills.
· Are involved, or at risk of becoming involved, with the Law.
We are looking for a Male Engagement Workers to engage informally with children and young people e.g., a country walk, coffee, and chat, sharing hobbies, visiting local museums, swimming, sports, etc. on a sessional basis, primarily on weekends but weekday work is also available.
You would be fully trained and insured by us to work safely with young people. You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle. The successful applicant(s) would also need to obtain Business Car Insurance.
As well as your own transport, the most important qualities needed are patience, a sense of humour, and a commitment to supporting vulnerable children and young people in a non-judgemental mentoring role. Formal qualifications are not essential; however this would be advantageous. If you are at all interested or want to know more about our work, please visit www.whitegoldcornwall.co.uk.
We are currently in the process of designing and building a Case Management System to introduce across the organisation early 2025. White Gold Cornwall will provide all the necessary hardware required, however it is essential that the successful applicant has sufficient IT skills.
Job Description
Job Title: Engagement Worker
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Type of Employment: Sessional basis (self-employed)
Hours: Required to primarily work weekends, but also weekday work is available.
Pay: £13.50 per hour (standard), £25.00 per hour (weekend)
Location: Penzance and surrounding areas
As an Engagement Worker, you will be required to:
· Engage with young people on a 1:1 basis, working with the referrers and carers to provide appropriate support for young people from ages 5 – 35yrs old.
· Provide high quality monthly reports on all young people supported.
· Attend multi-agency meetings, Children in Need meetings, and other meetings as requested by the referrers to act as an advocate for all young people supported.
· Attend regular supervisions to discuss performance and caseload.
· Undergo training as required by the organisation.
· Communicate with referrers/carers, sometimes outside of your normal working hours, to discuss the progress/ next steps for a young person.
Differences between essential and desirable criteria: Essential criteria are the ones that a candidate must meet to be considered for the role. Desirable criteria are ones that would make someone a stronger candidate for the role.
Job description for an EW
Summary of key duties and responsibilities
· Engage with young people on a 1:1 basis, working with the referrers and carers to provide appropriate support for young people from ages 5 – 35 years old.
· Provide high quality monthly engagement reports on all young people supported
· Provide monthly time sheets, including mileage and expenses
· Attend multi-agency meetings, Children in Need meetings, and other meetings as requested by the referrers to act as an advocate for all young people supported.
· Attend regular supervisions to discuss performance and caseload.
· Undergo and attend training as required by the organisation.
· Communicate with referrers/carers, sometimes outside of your normal working hours, to discuss the progress/ next steps for a young person.
Person specification
The role of Engagement Worker requires candidates who will possess:
Experience
Desirable
· Experience of mental health services
· Experience in drug and alcohol services
· Previous work with young people
· Experience of working with Social Care/Services
Skills and personal qualities
Essential
· Happy and comfortable working with young people
· Work without direct supervision
· Effective communication – both written and verbal
· Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including - teachers, families, other agencies and young people
· Patience
· Adaptable and the ability to problem solve
· Positivity and enthusiasm
· Reliability
· Organisation
· Competent IT skills with access to Microsoft office and Zoom
Knowledge
Desirable
· An understanding of ACEs – Adverse Childhood Experiences
· Experience of Trauma Informed Approaches
· Experience in using risk assessments and risk management
· An understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
· Experience in working with young people
Other requirements
Essential
· Full driving licence
· Access to a vehicle
· Appropriate business insurance
· Live in the county
· Access to Microsoft Office and Zoom
Desirable
· Work unsocial hours, as some referrals require evenings or weekends
· Availability to travel slightly further (up to 25miles) in exceptional circumstances to some vulnerable young people
· Knowledge of the local amenities and recreational opportunities available
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £13.50-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Casual dress

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Penzance (Cornwall): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have regular access to a vehicle?
• Please provide a contact number and email address for a member of our team to contact you on.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: West EW