Social Worker - Youth Offending Team - Huyton - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Locum Social Worker for the Youth Offending Team in Huyton. This role involves engaging with children and families, managing interventions, and representing the service in court. Ideal candidates will have experience in social work and a passion for positively impacting young lives. The position offers both full-time and part-time options along with a competitive hourly salary.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Flexibility and work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, ideally with youth and criminal justice systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various agencies.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and families in diverse settings.
• Represent the service in court and prepare court reports.
• Lead interventions and plans for children.

Skills

Engagement with children

Assessment and planning

Knowledge of criminal justice

Collaboration with agencies

Job description

Overview

Locum Social Worker within Youth Offending Team in Huyton, earning £45 Hourly. Ongoing opportunity available for both full-time and part-time roles. This is an exciting chance for an enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in positively impacting young lives. Join our dedicated team in the Youth Justice Service, helping to steer children away from criminal behaviour.

Perks and benefits

• As a Social Worker in our Youth Offending Team, you’ll enjoy a competitive hourly salary that provides flexibility and financial gain—ideal for those who prefer diverse experiences in their career.
• Alongside this, locum work offers unmatched variety as you’ll be exposed to a range of situations, allowing for ongoing professional development.
• With locum positions, you have the flexibility to choose assignments that fit with your lifestyle, offering a great work-life balance.
• Indulge in an environment where no two days are the same, keeping your career fresh and engaging.

Purpose of the job

Working as a core member of the Youth Justice Service, the Social Worker will manage, plan, and implement the delivery of a diverse range of operational tasks and programmes in Knowsley. The primary objective is to divert children from criminal behaviour. You will work collaboratively with all relevant agencies to assess, manage and review programmes for children in Knowsley who have committed offences.

What you will do

• Engage directly with children, their families, and victims of crime across various settings including offices, homes, and secure facilities to ensure consistency in the delivery and enforcement of individual criminal orders.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service in court, providing information necessary for appropriate sentencing, including the preparation of court reports.
• Lead on assessment, planning, and intervention delivery for both statutory and non-statutory interventions using Case Management Guidelines.
• Ensure all work undertaken with children, parents, carers, and victims of youth crime aligns with agreed plans to address needs and prevent further offending.
• Coordinate with a range of staff and agencies, including Police, Education, Health, Probation, and Voluntary Sector agencies in delivery of criminal work.
• Supervise children attending community placements and manage outsourced agency involvement.
• Develop community placements for youths, negotiating access to resources across the Borough.
• Jointly run group work focusing on desistance, offending behaviour, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Maintain accurate, timely records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Mentor and coach new staff members and support their development within the Youth Justice Service.

This position offers you the chance to live and work in Huyton, a vibrant community with a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its beautiful parks and friendly locals, Huyton is a wonderful place to call home. Join us in making a meaningful difference while enjoying everything Huyton has to offer.

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