Community-Based Youth Justice Practitioner

Essex County Counci; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner in Epping for a permanent full-time position. The role focuses on reducing youth offending by working with families, schools and key agencies, and representing the Youth Justice Service at multiagency forums.

Applicants should have youth justice, social work or probation background, with strong communication and IT skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children/young people or young adults with complex needs in a criminal justice setting.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literate with high-quality recording on YJS case management system.
• Ability to manage competing demands and work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work to reduce offending by young people and represent the Youth Justice Service at multiagency forums.
• Collaborate with families, schools and partners to address factors leading to offending.
• Engage in continuous professional development and uphold safeguarding standards.

Skills

Youth justice experience

Strong communication

IT literacy

Education

Social Work England registered Social Worker

Probation Studies accreditation

Tools

YJS case management system

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner in Epping for a permanent full-time position. The role focuses on reducing youth offending by working with families, schools and key agencies, and representing the Youth Justice Service at multiagency forums.

Applicants should have youth justice, social work or probation background, with strong communication and IT skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.