Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer

LinsCare; Ilford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LinsCare in Ilford seeks a Youth Justice Practitioner to manage a caseload of youth justice cases including out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders. You will work in a trauma-informed, child-first framework and prepare reports to support sentencing and case planning.

The role requires delivering evidence-based interventions, collaborating with families and partner agencies, and representing the service in court proceedings. UK right to work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a UK Passport or full Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Manage cases in line with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.
• Work using a Child First, Offender Second and trauma-informed approach.
• Complete AssetPlus assessments, planning and reviews.
• Deliver effective, evidence-based interventions to reduce offending and re-offending.
• Work closely with children, families, schools and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes.
• Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports, Stand-Down Reports and Panel Reports.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service at court and other relevant forums.
• Promote equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice throughout all aspects of case management.

Job description

Youth Justice Practitioner - Ilford

Location: Ilford

Rate: £35.39 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Temporary

We are seeking an experienced Youth Justice Practitioner to join a team in Ilford, managing a caseload of youth justice cases including out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage cases in line with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.
• Work using a Child First, Offender Second and trauma-informed approach.
• Complete AssetPlus assessments, planning and reviews.
• Deliver effective, evidence-based interventions to reduce offending and re-offending.
• Work closely with children, families, schools and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes.
• Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports, Stand-Down Reports and Panel Reports.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service at court and other relevant forums.
• Promote equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice throughout all aspects of case management.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within youth justice and are passionate about supporting children and young people to make positive changes, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon