Extern’s programmes (Janus, IHSS and Youth Support) aim to prevent the reception of young people into care and/or to support community or foster placements. The programme also aims to support young people returning to the community from residential care/ custody. 

The Project Worker provides individually tailored support to young people and/or Families with complex needs and whose behaviour places them at high risk. These young people/Families can be categorised as Hardiker level 3 & 4. Programme content is based on meeting specific individual needs through the development of pro-social behaviours, resilience, and positive community interactions by engaging them positively in their local community. 

The programme/s are creative and dynamic, utilising local, regional and national resources to facilitate intervention strategies. Planned and responsive respite provision is integral to the programme/s delivery. Project Workers will be required to deliver all aspects of the programme in a flexible manner as part of a team. 

They will work in close partnership with statutory agencies, community resources and the young person and their family/carer.