Youth Justice Practitioner — Flexible Working

Essex County Council; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner to help reduce youth offending by collaborating with families, schools and partners. The role requires experience with young people with complex needs in a criminal justice context, and a strong ability to document records clearly in the YJS system.

Applicants should be a registered Social Worker with SWE or hold a probation studies qualification, and demonstrate initiative, communication skills and teamwork in a busy public service

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with current SWE registration or a professional probation qualification.
• Experience with children/young people or young adults with complex needs in a criminal justice setting.

Responsibilities

• Work to reduce offending by young people, engaging families, schools and key agencies.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service at multi-agency forums to secure better outcomes.
• Demonstrate understanding of legislation and youth justice, social work or probation background.
• Maintain high-quality recording on YJS case management system.
• Work independently, manage competing demands and commit to professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literate

Initiative

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)

Probation Studies qualification

Tools

YJS case management system

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner to help reduce youth offending by collaborating with families, schools and partners. The role requires experience with young people with complex needs in a criminal justice context, and a strong ability to document records clearly in the YJS system.

Applicants should be a registered Social Worker with SWE or hold a probation studies qualification, and demonstrate initiative, communication skills and teamwork in a busy public service