Sessional Worker - Youth Justice

London Borough of Sutton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Chromebook access

Learning portal

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sutton Council is seeking casual sessional workers for Youth Justice projects, based in Carshalton. The role involves ad hoc weekend, day-time or evening shifts, engaging with young people on community reparation projects and supporting group activities run by the Youth Justice Service.

You will document case notes and liaise with case managers as required. The role suits dynamic, passionate candidates with experience working with challenging youth and trauma backgrounds, who can build trust

Qualifications

• Experience of working with challenging young people.
• Engagement skills with trauma-affected children.
• Dynamic, passionate and creative staff who can adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with children on reparation projects in the community.
• Support with group works or projects run by the Youth Justice Service.
• Write up detailed case notes and submit to case managers in a timely way.

Job description

Sessional Worker - Youth Justice

Employer Sutton Council

Location(s) Carshalton

Workplace Type On the road/ In the field

Contract Type Permanent

Working Hours Bank/Casual/Sessional

Grade 6

Hours Per Week ad hoc

Salary Basis Per hour

Hourly Rate £20.07

Enhancements/Additional Payments na

Leave Entitlement 28 days

Application Deadline 30/10/2026, 23:55

Anticipated Interview Date(s) november 2026

About the Borough The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes. Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the "Ambitious for Sutton" corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world's leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living. The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the 'Ambitious for Sutton' corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate We are looking for casual sessional workers who may be needed for weekend, day time or evening work on an ad hoc basis when required. This may not particularly regularly but as and when needed you will be contacted to see if free. The role will involve working with children on reparation projects in the community supporting them within whatever setting their project is based. Sessional staff may also be called in to support with group works or projects run by the Youth justice service.

Some of the children will have complex needs and a trauma background and may be difficult to engage and motivate.

About you We are looking for dynamic, passionate and creative staff who have experience of working with challenging young people. You will be able to engage with children with a trauma background who may not be trusting or initially keen to work with you. Your engagement skills will be flexible and adaptable and we need staff who are willing to persist where needed to gain the trust of families.

You will be motivated and energised to build enthusiasm in the child and care about their outcomes and engagement with the projects.

About Us The Youth Justice Service sits within Safer communities and Integrated services for young people and carries out vital work to support young people. You will be based at the quad in Carshalton as part of a vibrant, innovative and caring service which values its staff and strives to be an outstanding service for young people. You will benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a trusting environment with managers who understand the needs of the service as well as individuals. The role will work with children open on statutory orders and well as prevention cases. You will need to write up detailed case notes of the session and ensure this is sent to case managers in a timely way using the youth justice framework.

Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
• Two volunteering days per year
• Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support