Youth Justice Practitioner

Tripod Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to support young people and their families. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing tailored intervention plans, developing reports for courts, and representing the service in legal matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in youth justice or social work. This position offers a competitive rate of up to £27 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor intervention plans for young people.
• Prepare reports for criminal courts.
• Represent the Service in court and manage bail duties.
• Monitor compliance with interventions.
• Collaborate to safeguard children and reduce harm.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Background in youth justice, social work, or related field

Job description

Overview

Youth Justice Practitioner
Luton Borough Council
Up to £27 per hour

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Luton Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Youth Justice Practitioner to join our team.

About the Role

As a Youth Justice Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting young people and their families. You will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments and creating, coordinating, and implementing tailored intervention plans. This includes working with challenging and complex cases, ensuring that all interventions are designed to reduce the risk of criminal exploitation, offending, and re-offending.

Your duties will include

• Developing, monitoring, and reviewing intervention plans for young people and their families.
• Preparing high-quality reports for criminal courts.
• Representing the Service in court and managing bail duties.
• Monitoring compliance with statutory and non-statutory interventions.
• Working collaboratively to safeguard children and young people and reduce harm to the public.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in youth justice, social work, or a related field. You should have excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.

If you are a proactive and resilient professional committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people, we encourage you to apply.