Youth Justice Intervention Co-ordinator (Temporary)

Bridgend County Borough Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Youth Justice Intervention Co-ordinator. This temporary role involves managing a caseload with Social Work case managers and requires working flexible hours, including weekends. Candidates must have a valid driving license, undergo an Enhanced DBS check, and communicate in Welsh. The position is aimed at preventing offending and supporting at-risk youth effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh (requirement).
• Enhanced DBS check with Childrens Barred List (required).
• Valid driving licence (required).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of a caseload alongside Social Work case managers.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of interventions to prevent re-offending.
• Participate in a Courts rota and act as appropriate adult where required.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

Flexible working

Child protection awareness

Job description

Overview

Youth Justice Intervention Co-ordinator (Temporary) – 37 hours per week. Temporary up to 31 March 2026. An opportunity to work within the Youth Justice Service alongside Social Work case managers for the day-to-day management of a caseload. The successful candidate will support the team with the creation and delivery of effective practice-based interventions and programmes designed to prevent young people identified at risk of offending, re-offending and anti-social behaviour and young people at risk of harm to themselves and others.

The successful candidate will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of children and their families across all areas of Youth Justice, including participating in a Courts rota, and acting as appropriate adult. This may include working outside normal hours, in the evenings and at weekends as required.

Please contact Catherine Evans for further information on working as a Youth Justice Intervention Co-ordinator within the Youth Justice Service: [e-mail]

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post. The council\'s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post, providing a framework for how you will undertake working hours between home and the office. Weekend working is a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 8 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 9 October 2025
Interview Date: 16 & 17 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of a caseload alongside Social Work case managers.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of interventions and programmes to prevent offending, re-offending, anti-social behaviour and risk of harm.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of children and families across all areas of Youth Justice.
• Participate in a Courts rota and act as appropriate adult where required.
• Be available to work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh (requirement).
• Enhanced DBS check with Childrens Barred List (required).
• Valid driving licence (required).
• Weekend working is a requirement of the post.
• Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post.

Additional Information

For more information, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.