Youth Justice Officer

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Youth Justice Service Officer to manage a caseload of young people subject to statutory Court Orders and Prevention programmes. You will support children through the intervention by engaging with them and their parents or carers, delivering targeted interventions and contributing to risk management.

A degree in a related discipline or equivalent Youth Justice experience is required; you will work Saturdays and Bank Holidays on a rota to provide duty

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent Youth Justice experience.
• Experience completing assessments and delivering interventions.
• Experience managing risk within Youth Justice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people subject to Court Orders and Prevention programmes.
• Support children through intervention by engaging with them and their parents/carers.

Skills

Degree in Youth Justice related field

Risk assessment

Deliver interventions

Engaging with families

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Wrexham Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a multi-agency organisation whose vision is to help create, “A Wrexham which is safe and crime free for all and where young people are valued citizens within the community”.

As a Youth Justice Service Officer, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of young people who are subject to statutory Court Orders and Prevention programmes.

You will be responsible for supporting children through the duration of the intervention by engaging and working closely with them and their parents/carers.

As an individual with a Degree in a related discipline or equivalent level of Youth Justice experience, you will have experience of completing assessments, delivering interventions and managing risk.

The YJS is a busy and dynamic place to work, so you will need to be flexible and have the drive, enthusiasm and resilience to work within resources, delivering an excellent service and managing competing demands.

Successful candidates will be required to work Saturdays and Bank Holidays on a rota basis, to provide a duty officer for the local courts.

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

About Us

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values: