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Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Youth Justice Service (NYJS) invites applications for a Youth Justice Team Worker on a 12-month maternity cover, working within the West team. Based at Billing Road with county-wide travel, the role focuses on engaging children and young people, families, and partners to reduce reoffending and safeguard welfare.

You will build swift, professional relationships in diverse settings, including offices, community venues, and custodial establishments, applying flexible approaches to

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to engage with families and carers.
• Experience working in community settings.
• Willingness to travel across the county and to custodial establishments.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and engage children, young people and their families.
• Work in the community and in custodial settings to support outcomes.
• Build and sustain professional relationships quickly to maximise impact.
• Represent the service in Court and present to magistrates and judges.
• Collaborate with colleagues inside and outside the YJS and travel as required.

Skills

Youth engagement

Court representation

Professional communication

Partnership working

Job description

Northamptonshire Youth Justice Service (NYJS) has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Justice Team Worker to join our service on a 12-month maternity cover contract working as part of the West team.

The Youth Justice Service is a highly successful statutory partnership which is required to reduce the offending of children and young people; reduce the incidence of harm to potential victims; repair existing harm where possible and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people with whom we work.

You will be based out of our Billing Road office but will be required to travel effectively across the county

What will you be doing?

You will understand that the ability to motivate children & young people, their parents & carers, and other workers are all critical to giving you the opportunity to put your knowledge and experience to good use.

Working in the community, you will see young people both in our offices and in various community venues, including their own homes.

You will also be expected to engage with young people whilst in custodial establishments.

Whatever the environment, you will be skilled at building and sustaining professional relationships swiftly to maximise the impact of your work.

You will be expected to offer a range of approaches to your work, which are responsive to the needs of the individuals.

The YJS client group can live chaotic lifestyles, and your persistence and determination will be important to your ability to engage and re-engage with those who need you most.

You will work in partnership with colleagues inside and outside the YJS. This will include representing our service in Court, presenting professionally to magistrates and judges.