Youth and Family Practitioner (Turnaround)

Oxfordshire County Council; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Youth and Family Practitioner to support the Turnaround Programme within its Youth Justice Service. The role involves case management, assessment writing, and direct support to at-risk youth aged 10-17 and their families. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification in social work or a related field, along with a strong understanding of child development and the ability to coordinate with multiple agencies. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Culture of flexible working

Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Local and national discounts for shopping and travel

Great learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high-quality written assessments and plans.
• Ability to coordinate multi-agency planning effectively.
• Experience working within youth services or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Turnaround Programme within Youth Justice Service.
• Conduct case-management including assessment and direct intervention.
• Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary/community services.

Skills

Experience in case management

Understanding of child development

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with vulnerable families

Education

Relevant professional qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Youth and Family Practitioner (Turnaround)

Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service has an exciting opportunity for a Youth and Family Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime in the County of Oxfordshire. We are passionate about improving outcomes for children, families and victims of crime and working according to the Child First principles.

Main duties of the job

This role will support the delivery of our Turnaround Programme within Oxfordshire's Youth Justice Service and in partnership with statutory and voluntary/community services. The Turnaround Programme focuses on delivery of high quality, holistic, early intervention for children aged 10-17 years old and their families with needs which place them on the cusp of the entering the criminal justice system. The role involves case-management: assessment and plan writing as well as direct intervention and support to young people, so experience of producing high quality written work and skills in coordinating multi-agency planning is essential.

About us

You will have a sound understanding of child development, and an experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will be an experienced practitioner with the ability to pick up a case-load and work effectively in a range of professional environments. You will care about the lives of some of Oxfordshire's most vulnerable children and adolescents and be committed, tenacious and persistent in striving for positive outcomes and ensuring their rights are upheld.

Job responsibilities

About Us

Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service has an exciting opportunity for a Youth and Family Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime in the County of Oxfordshire. We are passionate about improving outcomes for children, families and victims of crime and working according to the Child First principles.

About the Role

This role will support the delivery of our Turnaround Programme within Oxfordshire's Youth Justice Service and in partnership with statutory and voluntary/community services. The Turnaround Programme focuses on delivery of high quality, holistic, early intervention for children aged 10-17 years old and their families with needs which place them on the cusp of the entering the criminal justice system. The role involves case-management: assessment and plan writing as well as direct intervention and support to young people, so experience of producing high quality written work and skills in coordinating multi-agency planning is essential.

About you

You will have a sound understanding of child development, and an experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will be an experienced practitioner with the ability to pick up a case-load and work effectively in a range of professional environments. You will care about the lives of some of Oxfordshire's most vulnerable children and adolescents and be committed, tenacious and persistent in striving for positive outcomes and ensuring their rights are upheld.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.