Substance Use Practitioner - Surrey Youth Justice Service Location: Leatherhead Salary: £27,000- dependent on knowledge skills, and experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Young People and Families Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation and have demonstrated a high success rate. Job Description We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic practitioner tojoin Catch22 Surrey Young People s Substance Use Service (SYPSUS). This role will be seconded from Catch22 to Surrey Youth Justice Service (SYJS), based within the centralised YJS. Ideally, we require practitioners to have relevant experience in delivering specialist substance misuse interventions to children and young people, as well as the wider experience of associated risk factors. However, we would encourage applications from qualified youth and community workers who have experience of working with vulnerable young people with complex needs. You must be able to demonstrate: The skills to deliver therapeutic interventions, such as brief solution focused interventions, and motivational interviewing. Contributing to systemic practice. Abilities to assess and identify early indicators of risk. You will need: You should have a relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, or relevant experience of therapeutic delivery, and alternative suitable qualifications. At least three years experience of treatment delivery with young people and families within the relevant fields. Good communication, organisational and ICT skills. Responsibilities: To work alongside Surrey Youth Justice Service, as part of the virtual health team contributing to the health pre-assessment pathway and health action plan for young people up to the age of 18 years, either through direct contact with children and young people, or with professionals, parents, and carers. To offer accurate information on assessment and therapeutic interventions available through Catch22 SYPSMS and contribute to assessment and care planning related to targeted and specialist interventions for children and young people with substance misuse issues. To provide sustained support to a pre-defined caseload of young people who are referred by means of effective assessment and care planning. To act as a link worker between SYJS and Catch22 SYPSMS, ensuring delivery of an integrated provision for children and young people. To work alongside SYJS providing consultation and guidance. To assess levels of presenting risk associated with substance misuse, and provide support in managing this risk. In partnership with SYPSMS colleagues, to deliver training and workshops to support and upskill staff. To identify and develop resources to support professionals working with children and young people with substance misuse issues. Qualifications Relevant qualification in either youth work studies, counselling, health and social care or equivalent. Skills, knowledge and experience relevant for the job. Additional Information This role requires an up to date driving licence, access to a vehicle, MOT and business insurance. You may be required to work out of hours, including evenings and weekends where necessary, in addition to travel around Surrey on a daily basis, and occasional travel around the UK. Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required. Catch22 is committed to staff recruitment and retention and offers a range of training, learning and development opportunities. Your continuous professional development is as important to us as it is to you. 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. 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. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch 22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Substance Use Practitioner - Surrey Youth Justice Service Location: Leatherhead Salary: £27,000- dependent on knowledge skills, and experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Young People and Families Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation and have demonstrated a high success rate. Job Description We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic practitioner tojoin Catch22 Surrey Young People s Substance Use Service (SYPSUS). This role will be seconded from Catch22 to Surrey Youth Justice Service (SYJS), based within the centralised YJS. Ideally, we require practitioners to have relevant experience in delivering specialist substance misuse interventions to children and young people, as well as the wider experience of associated risk factors. However, we would encourage applications from qualified youth and community workers who have experience of working with vulnerable young people with complex needs. You must be able to demonstrate: The skills to deliver therapeutic interventions, such as brief solution focused interventions, and motivational interviewing. Contributing to systemic practice. Abilities to assess and identify early indicators of risk. You will need: You should have a relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, or relevant experience of therapeutic delivery, and alternative suitable qualifications. At least three years experience of treatment delivery with young people and families within the relevant fields. Good communication, organisational and ICT skills. Responsibilities: To work alongside Surrey Youth Justice Service, as part of the virtual health team contributing to the health pre-assessment pathway and health action plan for young people up to the age of 18 years, either through direct contact with children and young people, or with professionals, parents, and carers. To offer accurate information on assessment and therapeutic interventions available through Catch22 SYPSMS and contribute to assessment and care planning related to targeted and specialist interventions for children and young people with substance misuse issues. To provide sustained support to a pre-defined caseload of young people who are referred by means of effective assessment and care planning. To act as a link worker between SYJS and Catch22 SYPSMS, ensuring delivery of an integrated provision for children and young people. To work alongside SYJS providing consultation and guidance. To assess levels of presenting risk associated with substance misuse, and provide support in managing this risk. In partnership with SYPSMS colleagues, to deliver training and workshops to support and upskill staff. To identify and develop resources to support professionals working with children and young people with substance misuse issues. Qualifications Relevant qualification in either youth work studies, counselling, health and social care or equivalent. Skills, knowledge and experience relevant for the job. Additional Information This role requires an up to date driving licence, access to a vehicle, MOT and business insurance. You may be required to work out of hours, including evenings and weekends where necessary, in addition to travel around Surrey on a daily basis, and occasional travel around the UK. Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required. Catch22 is committed to staff recruitment and retention and offers a range of training, learning and development opportunities. Your continuous professional development is as important to us as it is to you. 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. 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. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch 22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £60,532 - £63,895 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 24 months Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14688 This post is open to job share Help shape the future for children, young people and families Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? We are looking for an exceptional Early Help, Best Start Family Hub Service Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative, integrated services that support children, young people and families to thrive. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our vision for Best Start in Life Family Hubs, working collaboratively with partners across health, education, early years, social care and the voluntary and community sector. About the role Reporting to the Head of Service for Early Help and Targeted Support and the Head of Service Early Years and childcare, you will be responsible for driving the quality, performance and impact of Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services. You will lead a small multidisciplinary team, champion relationship-based and systemic practice, and ensure services are responsive, effective and focused on improving the lived experience of children and families. Key responsibilities include: Leading the operational delivery of the Best Start in Life programme and local plan. Driving the development and embedding of Best Start Family Hubs as a whole-system, place-based model. Providing leadership and line management to multidisciplinary practitioners. Maintaining a strong culture of learning, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Monitoring performance, outcomes and impact across service areas. Building and sustaining effective partnerships across agencies and sectors. Contributing to strategic planning, commissioning and service redesign. Representing the service at senior partnership boards and governance forums. Ensuring effective use of resources and budget management. Deputising for the Head of Service when required. About you You will be a skilled and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and families. You will bring: significant leadership experience within children's services, early help, education, health, social care or related fields experience of leading complex programmes, service transformation or system change strong understanding of Early Help, Family Hub and Best Start in Life approaches experience of working across multi-agency partnerships and influencing at a senior level knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and integrated service delivery models excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills the ability to translate strategic priorities into successful operational delivery emotional resilience, adaptability and a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing Essential qualifications degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline professional qualification in a relevant field such as social work, education, youth work, health, housing, employment or criminal justice Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one Desirable qualification in coaching and/or mentoring Why join us? This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, young people and families while joining an ambitious organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer: flexible and hybrid working arrangements a supportive and inclusive leadership culture professional development and career progression opportunities a commitment to staff wellbeing the chance to influence and shape services at a strategic level For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sarah Hylton at Interviews are due to due to take place in person week commencing 7th and 14th September. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life - Job Profile This position is: subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure requires travel across the county may involve occasional work outside normal office hours is designated as a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act If you are passionate about leading change, developing partnerships and improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create the best start in life for every child.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £60,532 - £63,895 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 24 months Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14688 This post is open to job share Help shape the future for children, young people and families Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? We are looking for an exceptional Early Help, Best Start Family Hub Service Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative, integrated services that support children, young people and families to thrive. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our vision for Best Start in Life Family Hubs, working collaboratively with partners across health, education, early years, social care and the voluntary and community sector. About the role Reporting to the Head of Service for Early Help and Targeted Support and the Head of Service Early Years and childcare, you will be responsible for driving the quality, performance and impact of Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services. You will lead a small multidisciplinary team, champion relationship-based and systemic practice, and ensure services are responsive, effective and focused on improving the lived experience of children and families. Key responsibilities include: Leading the operational delivery of the Best Start in Life programme and local plan. Driving the development and embedding of Best Start Family Hubs as a whole-system, place-based model. Providing leadership and line management to multidisciplinary practitioners. Maintaining a strong culture of learning, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Monitoring performance, outcomes and impact across service areas. Building and sustaining effective partnerships across agencies and sectors. Contributing to strategic planning, commissioning and service redesign. Representing the service at senior partnership boards and governance forums. Ensuring effective use of resources and budget management. Deputising for the Head of Service when required. About you You will be a skilled and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and families. You will bring: significant leadership experience within children's services, early help, education, health, social care or related fields experience of leading complex programmes, service transformation or system change strong understanding of Early Help, Family Hub and Best Start in Life approaches experience of working across multi-agency partnerships and influencing at a senior level knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and integrated service delivery models excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills the ability to translate strategic priorities into successful operational delivery emotional resilience, adaptability and a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing Essential qualifications degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline professional qualification in a relevant field such as social work, education, youth work, health, housing, employment or criminal justice Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one Desirable qualification in coaching and/or mentoring Why join us? This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, young people and families while joining an ambitious organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer: flexible and hybrid working arrangements a supportive and inclusive leadership culture professional development and career progression opportunities a commitment to staff wellbeing the chance to influence and shape services at a strategic level For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sarah Hylton at Interviews are due to due to take place in person week commencing 7th and 14th September. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life - Job Profile This position is: subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure requires travel across the county may involve occasional work outside normal office hours is designated as a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act If you are passionate about leading change, developing partnerships and improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create the best start in life for every child.
Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner Location: Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term (as applicable) Hours: Full-time (as per role requirements) Rate: PAYE £26.50 per hour Limited/Umbrella £34.22 per hour About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to manage a caseload of youth justice cases, including both out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders. Working within the Child First, Offender Second framework, you will provide effective support and interventions to help children and young people complete their disposals/orders and live crime-free lives. This role requires collaboration with families, internal teams, and external partners to secure the best outcomes, with equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice central to all work. Key Responsibilities: Manage youth justice cases using AssetPlus as an assessment and planning tool. Deliver trauma-informed case management focusing on desistance factors and behavior change. Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based interventions (group or individual) to reduce offending, re-offending, and disengagement from education, employment, or training. Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports , Stand-Down Reports , and Referral Order Panel Reports as required. Represent YJTPS and present information to courts and panels. Ensure interventions are effective in keeping children, young people, and the public safe. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework. Skills & Experience: Experience in youth justice case management and statutory processes. Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and desistance-focused interventions. Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and professionals. Knowledge of assessment tools such as AssetPlus. Excellent organisational and report-writing skills. Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding best practice. Why Join Us: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Competitive hourly rate with flexible PAYE or Limited/Umbrella options. Opportunities to work collaboratively across agencies and develop professional expertise in youth justice. Application: Ribble Recruitment is assisting the hiring organisation with this position, handling candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process. If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact within the youth justice system, we encourage you to apply.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner Location: Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term (as applicable) Hours: Full-time (as per role requirements) Rate: PAYE £26.50 per hour Limited/Umbrella £34.22 per hour About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to manage a caseload of youth justice cases, including both out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders. Working within the Child First, Offender Second framework, you will provide effective support and interventions to help children and young people complete their disposals/orders and live crime-free lives. This role requires collaboration with families, internal teams, and external partners to secure the best outcomes, with equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice central to all work. Key Responsibilities: Manage youth justice cases using AssetPlus as an assessment and planning tool. Deliver trauma-informed case management focusing on desistance factors and behavior change. Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based interventions (group or individual) to reduce offending, re-offending, and disengagement from education, employment, or training. Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports , Stand-Down Reports , and Referral Order Panel Reports as required. Represent YJTPS and present information to courts and panels. Ensure interventions are effective in keeping children, young people, and the public safe. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework. Skills & Experience: Experience in youth justice case management and statutory processes. Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and desistance-focused interventions. Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and professionals. Knowledge of assessment tools such as AssetPlus. Excellent organisational and report-writing skills. Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding best practice. Why Join Us: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Competitive hourly rate with flexible PAYE or Limited/Umbrella options. Opportunities to work collaboratively across agencies and develop professional expertise in youth justice. Application: Ribble Recruitment is assisting the hiring organisation with this position, handling candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process. If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact within the youth justice system, we encourage you to apply.
DATA ANALYST Salary: £31,000 FTE Position: 1-year fixed term, full time, open to flexible and hybrid working, with an expectation of regular travel to the national office in London and out to Practices across England as needed. Location: UK-based, with regular travel to Coram Campus, Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ / our Practices across England. Reporting to: Learning & Insight Lead. Start date: ASAP. We hope this pack, together with our website, provides you with all the information you need to understand what SHiFT aims to achieve and the skills and experiences we're looking for in our new Data Analyst. If you have any questions, please email our Learning and Insights Lead, Ella Armstrong at . Apply by sending a short covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Ella Armstrong, Learning and Insights Lead, SHiFT, via email button below outlining your experience and suitability for the role, together with a CV, and details of two referees. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include details of your current notice period as part of your CV or letter of application. Please also fill out the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form here . Applications close at 11:59pm on the 5 October. Please note, that we will not consider applications that do not include a covering letter. Applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by 10 October and invited for interview as appropriate. Staff panel interviews will be held virtually during the week of 20 October 2025. This will be a values-based interview. Second round, competency-based interviews, will be held during the week commencing 27 October 2025 and will be in person at our London based office (41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ). Decisions will be made and communicated to candidates as speedily as possible thereafter. A data task will also form part of the recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you! THE ROLE SHiFT is an innovative, ambitious, and impatient organisation. We're in a period of rapid growth and are already achieving significant successes alongside children and families. We are passionate about the ability of data, insights, and learning to help achieve this. We're a dynamic organisation with a strong focus on evidence and impact, and the Learning Team has already laid strong foundations for our data infrastructure. We are now looking for a Data Analyst to join our national team - a varied role, working alongside our second Data Analyst and the Learning & Insights Lead. This role is key in championing our learning culture at SHiFT, supporting our Voice, Participation, and Belonging strategy, and ensuring that our systems and reporting effectively demonstrate the impact SHiFT is having - not only with children and families, but also at a wider systems change level. On a fixed-term basis, this role will support the Learning Team by freeing up capacity for strategic and evaluative work, while also offering the opportunity to contribute to an exciting phase of growth in SHiFT's data infrastructure and learning capabilities. This role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up and build on existing skills in impact assessment, process evaluation, and thematic analysis. The Data Analyst will play a key role in streamlining quantitative and qualitative data processes, supporting accurate and efficient data collection across Practices, and helping us maximise the insights generated from our new, customised Salesforce data system. You will work closely with our data experts in local Practices (Practice Coordinators) and the wider SHiFT team. Therefore, you must be a proactive team player who is brilliant at building relationships, sees the value in working collaboratively, and enjoys problem-solving with others. You have a sharp eye for detail, sweat the small stuff, have a 'can do' attitude, and are ambitious to grow and make a difference as part of a practice-led systems change organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with ideas for ethical and innovative methods in data collection with children and families. The successful candidate will bring both expertise and creativity to help improve data capture, analysis, reporting processes, and insight generation. Your experience will include working with CRM system(s) and data reporting tools, and you will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy making data fun and easy to understand, are comfortable working with stakeholders from non-research backgrounds, and get a kick out of improving processes - then get in touch. We aim to provide significant opportunities for personal growth, training, and career development, and are seeking someone with the ambition to play a crucial part in maintaining our data and evidence quality as we strive for systems change. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY SHiFT is actively committed to the eradication of discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, marital status and on the basis of socio-economic circumstances. We are determined for SHiFT to be a diverse and inclusive organisation that is enriched by a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and experiences. We want to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. As a charity working within youth justice, we are keenly aware of the over-representation of children who identify as Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage or from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller Communities within the youth justice system. Challenging racism is a key priority for SHiFT. In seeking to achieve this, we understand the value and importance of recruiting and retaining a workforce which represents the children we seek to support. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, and we recognise that this group is currently under-represented within our national team. THE RESPONSIBILITES SHiFT's Data Analyst has responsibility for: Data Collection and Management: Support the effective use of SHiFT's Salesforce system, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and maintenance across local Practices. Work closely and creatively with members of our local Practice Teams (Practice Coordinators and Guides) to support the use of data for practice improvement and monitoring impact. Coordinate and quality-assure monthly data submissions, working closely with Practice teams to ensure consistency and completeness. Help to develop reporting tools, dashboards, or templates on and off Salesforce to support embedding learning back into practice and more widely to contribute to our ambitions for systems change. Help elevate the voices of children and families through innovative data collection processes (including arts-based and participatory methods). System Improvement and Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SHiFT's Salesforce configuration, in collaboration with external developers and internal users. Help document processes and support training materials for system users. Navigate and innovate with different systems, including understanding the data recording systems used by Local Authorities and working with the Learning and Practice team to reduce duplication of data entry for practitioners. Learning and Insight Generation: Produce routine reports and data summaries for internal use, feeding into learning and influencing conversations. Support the Learning Team's efforts to use data for reflection, learning, and improvement both locally and nationally. Contribute to longer-term work exploring integration of data across education, youth justice, social care, and health systems. Building and holding relationships with external researchers aligned with SHiFT's mission to improve our data and insight capabilities. YOU WILL BRING Beliefs and alignment: The belief that all people are capable of change and that a relationship with a skilled practitioner can be a powerful driver of this. The belief that young people who display behaviours linked to offending can be supported so that they cease offending and meaningfully contribute to society. An alignment to a culture of high trust and high expectation where there are fewer rules, high levels of accountability, and a need for excellent performance from the entire team. An alignment to SHiFT's Values - ambition, courage, flexibility, and tenacity - which reflect the 'Breaking Cycles' ingredients (the foundations on which SHiFT is built). A preparedness to challenge the status quo and be positively disruptive in the pursuit of higher standards even when this is uncomfortable. Dynamism, tenacity, and determination - you are someone who does not give up until you succeed. You have a 'can do' attitude. Curiosity and a commitment to learning - comfortable in a fast-paced and aspirational 'start-up' context, and as part of a team that is committed to ongoing reflection, adaptation, and improvement. Experience, knowledge, and skills - to be demonstrated in application Essential: Undergraduate level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area such as research methodologies . click apply for full job details
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
DATA ANALYST Salary: £31,000 FTE Position: 1-year fixed term, full time, open to flexible and hybrid working, with an expectation of regular travel to the national office in London and out to Practices across England as needed. Location: UK-based, with regular travel to Coram Campus, Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ / our Practices across England. Reporting to: Learning & Insight Lead. Start date: ASAP. We hope this pack, together with our website, provides you with all the information you need to understand what SHiFT aims to achieve and the skills and experiences we're looking for in our new Data Analyst. If you have any questions, please email our Learning and Insights Lead, Ella Armstrong at . Apply by sending a short covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Ella Armstrong, Learning and Insights Lead, SHiFT, via email button below outlining your experience and suitability for the role, together with a CV, and details of two referees. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include details of your current notice period as part of your CV or letter of application. Please also fill out the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form here . Applications close at 11:59pm on the 5 October. Please note, that we will not consider applications that do not include a covering letter. Applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by 10 October and invited for interview as appropriate. Staff panel interviews will be held virtually during the week of 20 October 2025. This will be a values-based interview. Second round, competency-based interviews, will be held during the week commencing 27 October 2025 and will be in person at our London based office (41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ). Decisions will be made and communicated to candidates as speedily as possible thereafter. A data task will also form part of the recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you! THE ROLE SHiFT is an innovative, ambitious, and impatient organisation. We're in a period of rapid growth and are already achieving significant successes alongside children and families. We are passionate about the ability of data, insights, and learning to help achieve this. We're a dynamic organisation with a strong focus on evidence and impact, and the Learning Team has already laid strong foundations for our data infrastructure. We are now looking for a Data Analyst to join our national team - a varied role, working alongside our second Data Analyst and the Learning & Insights Lead. This role is key in championing our learning culture at SHiFT, supporting our Voice, Participation, and Belonging strategy, and ensuring that our systems and reporting effectively demonstrate the impact SHiFT is having - not only with children and families, but also at a wider systems change level. On a fixed-term basis, this role will support the Learning Team by freeing up capacity for strategic and evaluative work, while also offering the opportunity to contribute to an exciting phase of growth in SHiFT's data infrastructure and learning capabilities. This role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up and build on existing skills in impact assessment, process evaluation, and thematic analysis. The Data Analyst will play a key role in streamlining quantitative and qualitative data processes, supporting accurate and efficient data collection across Practices, and helping us maximise the insights generated from our new, customised Salesforce data system. You will work closely with our data experts in local Practices (Practice Coordinators) and the wider SHiFT team. Therefore, you must be a proactive team player who is brilliant at building relationships, sees the value in working collaboratively, and enjoys problem-solving with others. You have a sharp eye for detail, sweat the small stuff, have a 'can do' attitude, and are ambitious to grow and make a difference as part of a practice-led systems change organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with ideas for ethical and innovative methods in data collection with children and families. The successful candidate will bring both expertise and creativity to help improve data capture, analysis, reporting processes, and insight generation. Your experience will include working with CRM system(s) and data reporting tools, and you will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy making data fun and easy to understand, are comfortable working with stakeholders from non-research backgrounds, and get a kick out of improving processes - then get in touch. We aim to provide significant opportunities for personal growth, training, and career development, and are seeking someone with the ambition to play a crucial part in maintaining our data and evidence quality as we strive for systems change. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY SHiFT is actively committed to the eradication of discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, marital status and on the basis of socio-economic circumstances. We are determined for SHiFT to be a diverse and inclusive organisation that is enriched by a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and experiences. We want to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. As a charity working within youth justice, we are keenly aware of the over-representation of children who identify as Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage or from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller Communities within the youth justice system. Challenging racism is a key priority for SHiFT. In seeking to achieve this, we understand the value and importance of recruiting and retaining a workforce which represents the children we seek to support. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, and we recognise that this group is currently under-represented within our national team. THE RESPONSIBILITES SHiFT's Data Analyst has responsibility for: Data Collection and Management: Support the effective use of SHiFT's Salesforce system, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and maintenance across local Practices. Work closely and creatively with members of our local Practice Teams (Practice Coordinators and Guides) to support the use of data for practice improvement and monitoring impact. Coordinate and quality-assure monthly data submissions, working closely with Practice teams to ensure consistency and completeness. Help to develop reporting tools, dashboards, or templates on and off Salesforce to support embedding learning back into practice and more widely to contribute to our ambitions for systems change. Help elevate the voices of children and families through innovative data collection processes (including arts-based and participatory methods). System Improvement and Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SHiFT's Salesforce configuration, in collaboration with external developers and internal users. Help document processes and support training materials for system users. Navigate and innovate with different systems, including understanding the data recording systems used by Local Authorities and working with the Learning and Practice team to reduce duplication of data entry for practitioners. Learning and Insight Generation: Produce routine reports and data summaries for internal use, feeding into learning and influencing conversations. Support the Learning Team's efforts to use data for reflection, learning, and improvement both locally and nationally. Contribute to longer-term work exploring integration of data across education, youth justice, social care, and health systems. Building and holding relationships with external researchers aligned with SHiFT's mission to improve our data and insight capabilities. YOU WILL BRING Beliefs and alignment: The belief that all people are capable of change and that a relationship with a skilled practitioner can be a powerful driver of this. The belief that young people who display behaviours linked to offending can be supported so that they cease offending and meaningfully contribute to society. An alignment to a culture of high trust and high expectation where there are fewer rules, high levels of accountability, and a need for excellent performance from the entire team. An alignment to SHiFT's Values - ambition, courage, flexibility, and tenacity - which reflect the 'Breaking Cycles' ingredients (the foundations on which SHiFT is built). A preparedness to challenge the status quo and be positively disruptive in the pursuit of higher standards even when this is uncomfortable. Dynamism, tenacity, and determination - you are someone who does not give up until you succeed. You have a 'can do' attitude. Curiosity and a commitment to learning - comfortable in a fast-paced and aspirational 'start-up' context, and as part of a team that is committed to ongoing reflection, adaptation, and improvement. Experience, knowledge, and skills - to be demonstrated in application Essential: Undergraduate level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area such as research methodologies . click apply for full job details
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Sunbury-on-thames, Middlesex
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner -Sunbury on Thames and surrounding area required urgently Are you looking to make a real difference in a school-based nursery setting? We're looking for a dedicated Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming Early Years team About the Role: As a Nursery School Assistant, you will: Support the learning, development, and care of children aged 2-5 Work collaboratively with the Early Years team to deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment Observe, plan, and assess children's progress in line with the EYFS framework About You: We're looking for someone who is: Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) Passionate about child development and early learning Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Energetic, creative, and caring - someone who thrives in a busy school environment What they Offer: A supportive and friendly school community Ongoing professional development opportunities A well-resourced Early Years environment What Milk Education offer? Expert Training : Receive comprehensive support and training to develop your skills in education and restorative practices. Charity Partnership : Work with Unbottled, a charity addressing issues such as knife crime and trafficking, giving you invaluable insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable young people. Valuable Experience : Build a solid foundation for careers in Youth Justice, Social Work, or Advocacy by working directly with children who need your support the most. Supportive Environment : Be part of a nurturing school community that prioritises professional growth and wellbeing. Transform Lives : Make a tangible difference in the lives of children who need guidance, safety, and understanding.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner -Sunbury on Thames and surrounding area required urgently Are you looking to make a real difference in a school-based nursery setting? We're looking for a dedicated Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming Early Years team About the Role: As a Nursery School Assistant, you will: Support the learning, development, and care of children aged 2-5 Work collaboratively with the Early Years team to deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment Observe, plan, and assess children's progress in line with the EYFS framework About You: We're looking for someone who is: Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) Passionate about child development and early learning Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Energetic, creative, and caring - someone who thrives in a busy school environment What they Offer: A supportive and friendly school community Ongoing professional development opportunities A well-resourced Early Years environment What Milk Education offer? Expert Training : Receive comprehensive support and training to develop your skills in education and restorative practices. Charity Partnership : Work with Unbottled, a charity addressing issues such as knife crime and trafficking, giving you invaluable insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable young people. Valuable Experience : Build a solid foundation for careers in Youth Justice, Social Work, or Advocacy by working directly with children who need your support the most. Supportive Environment : Be part of a nurturing school community that prioritises professional growth and wellbeing. Transform Lives : Make a tangible difference in the lives of children who need guidance, safety, and understanding.
