Senior Practitioner - Youth Justice Service

HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Kendal is seeking a Deputy Team Manager/Senior Practitioner for a Youth Offending Team. This full-time temporary role involves collaborating with various agencies to improve services for young people. Candidates should have Youth Justice experience and a passion for driving positive change. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, requiring 2-3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in Youth Justice.
• No qualification as a social worker required, but relevant experience is crucial.
• Ability to work confidently with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Service Improvement Leads to address key practice areas.
• Collaborate with the workforce to shift culture and practice.
• Drive improvements using data and lived experience feedback.

Skills

Youth Justice experience

Collaboration with partner agencies

Data-driven improvement

Influencing positive change

Job description

Deputy Team Manager/Senior Practitioner in a Youth offending Team in Westmorland area

This is a full time temporary position on ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside Service Improvement Leads to address key practice areas
• Collaborate with the workforce to help shift culture and practice
• Use data and lived experience feedback to drive improvements
• Partner with agencies to ensure ambition and high standards for young people
• Support colleagues and promote best practice
• Adapt to evolving needs and continuously develop your skills

Driving licence & car: Required

Working pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office + as needed for face-to-face meetings)

About you:

• No need to be a qualified social worker or have frontline SW experience, but Youth Justice experience is essential.
• Level: Senior Social Worker to Manager
• Confident working with partner agencies and influencing positive change
• Passionate about improving services for children and young people

Please apply to it or call Neven on 02072469873!