Youth Justice practitioner

Youth Justice Practitioner

Job Type: Full-time - Contract

The ideal candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work as part of a youth justice team to provide a seamless service that addresses the risk factors associated with offending behaviour.
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with young people under Statutory Orders and Out of Court disposals, their families, victims of crime, and professionals.
• Manage risks posed by young people to others and themselves, working within agreed risk management plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on all required systems, both internally and externally.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, conferences, and forums relevant to the youth justice service.
• Monitor and evaluate the processes and stages of the youth offending services to ensure quality and successful outcomes.
• Undertake duties of other specialists to ensure continuation of services during staff absence and variable workloads.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in youth justice or a related field.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Ability to undertake detailed holistic assessments using recognised youth justice assessment tools.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage positively with young people and their families.
• Competence in facilitating and delivering offending behaviour programmes.
• Knowledge of the framework and procedures relating to resettlement support.
• Ability to provide intense practical support to young people in various aspects of their lives.
• Experience in making home visits and providing transport and escort to venues for restorative justice interventions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit service requirements and personal circumstances.

If you are interested in this role, please apply today!