Youth Justice Practitioner - Flexible Community Practice

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Ivy Chimneys; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essex County Council in Essex is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner with social work or probation background to reduce offending by young people and collaborate with families, schools and agencies. The role requires registration with Social Work England or a probation qualification, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to manage competing demands while working in a multi-disciplinary team.

You will work across the Youth Justice Service, prioritize safeguarding, and contribute to

Qualifikationen

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with SW England registration or equivalent probation qualification.
• Experience with children/young people or young adults with complex needs in a criminal justice setting.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literate with high-quality recording on YJS case management system.
• Ability to work on own initiative under pressure and commit to CPD.
• Ability to challenge young people positively and work in partnership with families and others.
• Adept at multi-disciplinary team work and cross-boundary collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Work to reduce offending by young people, collaborating with family, schools and key agencies.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service at multi-agency forums to secure better outcomes for young people.
• Ensure high-quality recording and use of YJS case management systems.
• Demonstrate initiative, manage competing demands, and engage in continuous professional development.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team across organisational boundaries to support vulnerable young people.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

IT literacy

Case management

Time management

Team collaboration

Positive youth engagement

Ausbildung

Registered Social Worker

Probation Studies qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Essex County Council in Essex is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner with social work or probation background to reduce offending by young people and collaborate with families, schools and agencies. The role requires registration with Social Work England or a probation qualification, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to manage competing demands while working in a multi-disciplinary team.

You will work across the Youth Justice Service, prioritize safeguarding, and contribute to