Youth Justice Education Officer

Redbridge London Borough Council; Ilford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbridge Youth Justice & Targeted Prevention Service is seeking a Youth Justice Education Officer to ensure access to quality education for children in the youth justice cohort. You will work with Connexions, Education Welfare, SEND, Virtual School and other partners to deliver education and support to progress in education, training and employment.

The role requires delivering individual and group teaching, advocating for the child, and participating in a range of YJS activities, with flexible

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in delivering Functional Skills teaching (minimum Level 4 or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and assessment skills; ability to motivate and inspire children to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group teaching, including Functional Skills provision.
• Participate in delivery of a wide range of YJS activities on both an individual and group basis.
• Advocate the needs of the child across multiple platforms and work with partners to remove barriers to engagement in education.

Job description

Location: Station Road, Barkingside IG6 1NB

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Youth Justice Education Officer at the Youth Justice & Targeted Prevention Service in Redbridge. This role has been re-configured to ensure the children in the youth justice cohort are able to access quality education provision and the necessary support to progress in education, training and employment. Research shows high aspiration and good education engagement reduces the risk of children entering the youth justice system while also supporting desistance.

You will be part of a multi-agency team working closely with education and training providers and Education & Inclusion colleagues to remove barriers and create solutions for children in the youth justice cohort to access and engage in education. This will include working with colleagues within Connexions, Education Welfare, SEND, Virtual School, Admission and Behaviour & Inclusion teams as well as others. You will be required to undertake face to face engagement with children and their families, advocate the needs of the child across a variety of platforms, deliver individual and group teaching, including Functional Skills provision and participate in the delivery of a wide range of YJS activities on both an individual and group work basis. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of a range of effective solutions to youth crime.

You must have a passion for working with children and the ability to think creatively in responding to changing needs. You will hold a recognised qualification in delivering Functional Skills teaching (minimum Level 4 or equivalent). You will have excellent communication and assessment skills, the ability to motivate, encourage and inspire children to learn and engage in education. This role also requires strong organisational skills; undertaking challenging work within tight deadlines, negotiation skills working collaboratively with partners and the ability to maintain up-to-date records in line with National and local Standards.

The nature of the role means that flexible hours are needed including occasional evening and weekend work.

We support our workers in their progression, affording opportunities to grow skill sets. Staff have regular supervision with their line manager and frequent professional development sessions. Redbridge Youth Justice & Targeted Prevention Service fully embraces Trauma Informed Practice in their engagement with children and families.

Redbridge is committed to making safer recruitment decisions and to preventing unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. As such some posts may be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. References may also be taken up prior to interview.

Embracing diversity and promoting equalities for all.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.