YOUTH JUSTICE PRACTITIONER EAST

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull is seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to make a real difference for children at risk of criminality. The role involves assessing behaviors and delivering targeted interventions while coordinating with partners from various statutory agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting vulnerable children and families, but those willing to learn quickly are also encouraged to apply. This position is an opportunity to create safer communities and brighter futures.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to coordinate responses with statutory partners.
• Skill in delivering evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess the underlying causes of behaviour.
• Liaise with statutory partners to coordinate responses.
• Deliver effective interventions and programmes.

Job description

Overview

Do you want to make a Real Difference to children at risk of criminality – Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about helping children steer away from crime by promoting their strengths and supporting their families to build brighter futures? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to deliver early, targeted interventions to vulnerable children whilst supporting their families. Your work will be at the heart of an integrated approach to prevent reoffending, create sustainable change, and divert young people from the formal criminal justice system at the earliest opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assess the underlying causes of behaviour
• Liaise with statutory partners including education, health, children's social care and probation to coordinate multi-agency responses
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and programmes that make a lasting impact

This is your chance to be part of a passionate team committed to transforming lives across Hull. If you have experience in this field – fantastic! If not, don’t worry – we’ll support you to learn quickly and succeed.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create safer communities and brighter futures! For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Colleen St Paul, Youth Justice Locality Team Manager on 01482 614 200 or [e-mail] Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.