Young People Practitioner

Young People’s Practitioner

Southampton City Council
Initial 3-Month Contract | 37 Hours per Week | £21 Umbrella per Hour (£19 PAYE an hour)

Southampton City Council are seeking a passionate and committed Young People’s Practitioner to join their dedicated team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families.

The Role As a Young People’s Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver safe, effective, and creative interventions to young people at risk of exploitation or family breakdown.
• Provide direct support to young people and their families, helping to build resilience and strengthen relationships.
• Work in partnership with the police, education providers, and social care teams to disrupt exploitation and reduce risks.
• Support young people in accessing education, skills development, positive diversionary activities, and community opportunities.
• Contribute to positive outcomes such as reducing youth violence, reducing offending/re-offending, and improving young people’s safety and aspirations.
• Hold your own caseload and also support alongside social workers on CIN, CIC, CP and ROTH cases.
• Work flexibly across different teams within the Young People’s Service, including Prevention, Youth Justice, Intensive Support and Missing/Return Home services.

About You We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working directly with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, exploitation, and youth violence.
• The ability to engage effectively with young people and build positive, trusting relationships.
• Strong partnership working skills, particularly with police, schools, social care, and other agencies.
• Flexibility to work across different service areas and adapt to changing needs.

Contract Details

• Location: Southampton City Council
• Contract Length: 3 months initially
• Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working between 7:30am – 6:30pm, with occasional additional flexibility required)
• Rate: £21 per hour (umbrella)