Youth Justice Practice Lead – Remand & Partnerships (Flexible)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Brighton; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Leave and pension benefits

Training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

Brighton and Hove City Council is recruiting for a fixed-term Advanced Practitioner in the Youth Offending Service. The post runs to March 2029, 22.5 hours per week, and leads practice across the Brighton and East Sussex remand partnership to reduce remands to custody.

The role coordinates the pan Sussex Remand Partnership Steering Group and trains foster carers, with a focus on developing responsive measures for at-risk children and reviewing current practices and needs.

Competenze

• Substantial statutory youth justice or social work experience.
• Relevant professional qualification (Probation or DipSW or equivalent).
• Knowledge of best practice in youth justice.

Mansioni

• Lead practice across the Brighton and East Sussex remand partnership
• Develop an enhanced offer for children at risk of secure remand
• Coordinate the pan Sussex Remand Partnership Steering Group, including statutory partners and Heads of Services
• Identify gaps in services to inform programmes and resources
• Work with partner agencies to develop creative and responsive measures for children at risk of remand
• Review current practice, resources and needs
• Train foster carers
• Work alongside existing agencies to improve outcomes for children in the youth justice system

Conoscenze

Best practice knowledge

Excellent communication

Partner engagement

Managing competing demands

Leading specialist practice

Formazione

Probation or DipSW or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Brighton and Hove City Council is recruiting for a fixed-term Advanced Practitioner in the Youth Offending Service. The post runs to March 2029, 22.5 hours per week, and leads practice across the Brighton and East Sussex remand partnership to reduce remands to custody.

The role coordinates the pan Sussex Remand Partnership Steering Group and trains foster carers, with a focus on developing responsive measures for at-risk children and reviewing current practices and needs.