Youth Justice: Adolescent Intervention Practitioner

Pertemps; Aston End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Youth Justice Officer to work with Children’s Services and partner agencies to manage a caseload of children on Out of Court diversions or community-based Court Orders.

You will assess risk, develop and monitor evidence-based intervention plans and support families, working as part of a child-focused multi-disciplinary team.

Accurate records, reports and liaison with professionals are essential, with duties including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with children and families in a child-focused setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, carers, victims and professionals.
• Strong IT skills to maintain confidential records and use case management systems.
• Conflict management and problem solving in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children open to Youth Justice on Out of Court or court orders.
• Assess risk and develop, deliver and monitor intervention programmes.
• Contribute to a range of Youth Justice services for children and families.
• Collaborate with parents/carers, victims and colleagues to maximise programme benefits.
• Maintain accurate case management records and provide timely reports.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies as required for information sharing.
• Participate in operational duties and court cover, including some evenings/weekends.

Education

Qualifications in youth work, criminology or criminal justice

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Pertemps is seeking a Youth Justice Officer to work with Children’s Services and partner agencies to manage a caseload of children on Out of Court diversions or community-based Court Orders.

You will assess risk, develop and monitor evidence-based intervention plans and support families, working as part of a child-focused multi-disciplinary team.

Accurate records, reports and liaison with professionals are essential, with duties including occasional evenings and weekends.