Youth and Family Practitioner (Turnaround)

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oxford seeks a dedicated Youth and Family Practitioner to join their Youth Justice Service. This role aims to deliver the Turnaround Programme, targeting high-quality early interventions for vulnerable children aged 10-17. The ideal candidate will have experience with child development and case management and a passion for advocating for children's rights. Flexible working options are available, along with a range of benefits including up to 33 days of holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Health and wellbeing support

Membership of Local Government pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience producing high quality written work.
• Ability to manage a case-load effectively.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Turnaround Programme.
• Conduct assessments and write case plans.
• Provide direct intervention and support to young people.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Experience working with children and families

Skills in coordinating multi-agency planning

Job description

About Us

Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service has an exciting opportunity for a Youth and Family Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime in the County of Oxfordshire. We are passionate about improving outcomes for children, families and victims of crime and working according to the ChildFirst principles.

About the Role

This role will support the delivery of our Turnaround Programme within Oxfordshire's Youth Justice Service and in partnership with statutory and voluntary/community services. The Turnaround Programme focuses on delivery of high quality, holistic, early intervention for children aged 10-17 years old and their families with needs which place them on the cusp of the entering the criminal justice system. The role involves case-management: assessment and plan writing as well as direct intervention and support to young people, so experience of producing high quality written work and skills in coordinating multi-agency planning is essential.

About you

You will have a sound understanding of child development, and an experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will be an experienced practitioner with the ability to pick up a case-load and work effectively in a range of professional environments. You will care about the lives of some of Oxfordshire's most vulnerable children and adolescents and be committed, tenacious and persistent in striving for positive outcomes and ensuring their rights are upheld.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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