Project Worker

We are Includem, a public service organization dedicated to supporting children and young people across Scotland. Founded in 2000 by experienced practitioners in youth and social work, we specialize in bridging the gap between social care and criminal justice, offering innovative approaches to challenge offending behavior and foster positive futures.

Our commitment to one-to-one relationships and round-the-clock support sets us apart as a compassionate and impactful organization. We are currently seeking a Project Worker to join our team and contribute to our mission of inspiring hopeful futures for young people. If you are passionate about making a difference and working in a supportive, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Service Delivery
· To build relationships and deliver outcome-based support to young people and families, involving all key stakeholders.
· To be available for young people and families at critical times
· To explore values and attitudes with young people in a supportive manner, to affirm and validate their feelings and ideas, and nurture and confirm their learning
· To ensure a focus on regular and appropriate case progression to help young people and families recognise progress.
· To assess and respond appropriately to situations where young people and/or families may be at risk of harm.
· To actively participate in the delivery of the Includem Helpline evening and night service so support is available for young people and families 24/7
· To support with crisis management and generate solutions for young people and families using the Helpline, with risk enablement being at the heart of professional judgement and decision making People
· To understand the different coping mechanisms that young people and their families use to deal with stress and high emotions, and to respond appropriately
· To demonstrate professional resilience when providing support with sensitive or challenging issues
· To use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals facing adversity to find solutions and make positive changes, ensuring resources are in place to sustain these changes
· To establish mutually trusting, open and non-judgemental relationship with young people and their families
· To encourage and lead collaborative team work to provide a ‘scaffolding of support' around each young person and their family whilst developing relationships with wider community resources.
· Offer support to young people within their own communities and support them to access resources locally
· To respect and value the contribution of wider stakeholders and the delivery of Includem services
· Where opportunity allows experience of directing, supporting Sessional staff
· Any other duties as designated by your line manager Influence
· To build relationships with Local Authorities with varying demands and priorities
· To ensure young people and families are empowered to make informed choices
· To support young people and families to effective communicate with others
· To work with young people to identify goals aligned to wellbeing indicators and to positively influence progression towards these goals.
· To reflect on practice, share learning and promote continuous practice improvement within a team setting.
· To articulate and endorse the Includem framework of intervention and the key aspects of the service delivery model to a wide audience.
· To role model appropriate practice standards and professional boundaries to others
· To ensure a high quality service is delivered to young people and families
· Demonstrate understanding of your impact on people and how they might see you.
· To develop partnership working within communities. Resources
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