Youth Justice Prevention & Intervention Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for Cardiff Youth Justice Service to undertake assessments of children and young people referred to the Prevention Team and deliver targeted interventions.

The role focuses on reducing offending and anti-social behaviour by working with young people, families and partner agencies, using restorative approaches and safeguarding practices. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people aged 10–17.
• Understanding of the youth justice system and its impact on young people.
• Knowledge of restorative justice principles and restorative approaches.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate case records.
• Full, valid UK driving licence with access to a suitably insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of children and young people referred to the Youth Justice Service Prevention Team.
• Develop, deliver, and review targeted intervention plans aimed at reducing offending, re-offending and anti-social behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people and families to encourage engagement and support positive behavioural change.
• Apply restorative justice principles and restorative approaches within interventions and casework.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to coordinate appropriate support (education, social care, police, health services, voluntary organisations).
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, assessments, reports and intervention plans in line with policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of young people and adapt interventions to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding children and young people by identifying risks and following safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for Cardiff Youth Justice Service to undertake assessments of children and young people referred to the Prevention Team and deliver targeted interventions.

The role focuses on reducing offending and anti-social behaviour by working with young people, families and partner agencies, using restorative approaches and safeguarding practices. Evening and weekend work may be required.