Early Intervention RESPECT Keyworker (Young Futures Prevention Panel)

Post Ref: CC096

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Calderdale Youth Justice Service and contribute to the delivery of the Young Futures Programme through the provision of specialist early intervention support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).

Based within Calderdale Youth Justice Service, the RESPECT Keyworker will play a key role in supporting children, young people and families where abusive behaviours within the family home are causing harm, distress and family breakdown. The post holder will work directly with young people, parents and carers, delivering evidence-based interventions that improve family relationships, increase safety and promote positive behaviour change.

The successful candidate will be passionate about working with families, skilled in engaging both young people and parents, and committed to providing high-quality interventions using restorative, relational and trauma-informed approaches.

Working closely with the Young Futures Prevention Panel Coordinator, Youth Justice Service colleagues and a range of partner agencies, you will help families access the support they need at the earliest opportunity, reducing vulnerability, strengthening protective factors and preventing escalation into more intensive services.

About the Young Futures Programme
The Young Futures Programme is a key part of the Government's Safer Streets Mission and aims to identify children and young people who are vulnerable to poorer outcomes or being drawn into crime and provide support earlier and more effectively. Young Futures Prevention Panels bring together partners to ensure children, young people and families receive coordinated and targeted interventions to address emerging concerns and reduce future risk.

In Calderdale, the RESPECT programme forms part of this wider prevention approach by supporting families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse, helping to improve family functioning, resilience and safety

What is the Role?
Our motivated and committed team is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable practitioner to deliver the RESPECT Programme across Calderdale.

Reporting to the Young Futures Prevention Panel Coordinator, you will:
• Act as the lead practitioner for families receiving support through the RESPECT Programme.
• Undertake assessments of need and risk with young people and their families.
• Deliver structured one-to-one interventions with young people and parents/carers in line with the RESPECT model.
• Support families to understand and address Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse.
• Build positive, trusting and non-judgemental relationships with children, young people and families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure families receive coordinated support.
• Undertake and contribute to Early Help Assessments and Pathways, taking the Lead Professional role where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, case conferences and professional forums.
• Provide advice, information, guidance and signposting to families and partner agencies.
• Develop and implement effective support plans and clear exit strategies.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports and outcome data.
• Complete evaluations and contribute to service development and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure the views and experiences of young people and parents/carers are captured and inform service delivery.
• Promote safeguarding, child protection and safe responses to domestic abuse.
• Participate in supervision, training, reflective practice and professional development opportunities.
• Keep informed of current research, legislation and best practice relating to family intervention, domestic abuse and adolescent violence.

The role will involve working directly with children, young people and families across Calderdale in a variety of settings, including homes, community venues and Council buildings. Some evening and occasional weekend working will be required to meet the needs of families and the service.

About You
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant area such as Youth Work, Family Support, Childcare, Social Work, Community Development, or have significant equivalent experience.
• Have experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Understand Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA), domestic abuse and coercive or controlling behaviours.
• Demonstrate a trauma-informed and restorative approach to practice.
• Have experience completing assessments and developing intervention plans.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
• Be confident working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Have strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Be able to motivate and support families to achieve positive change.
• Be proficient in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

Experience of undertaking the Lead Professional role, chairing meetings and working within Early Help or Supporting Families frameworks would be advantageous.

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Interview Location:
The Orange Box Young People's Centre
Halifax HX1 1AF

Working Arrangements
This post operates on a hybrid basis, with a balance between working from home and from a designated Council workplace, attending other workplaces as required. There is a minimum requirement to attend the office for two days per week. The role will also involve travel across Calderdale to meet with children, young people, families and partner agencies, and some evening and occasional weekend working will be required to meet service needs.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.