Youth Justice Service Practitioner, Mid Essex

Essex County Counci; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team transforming young lives as a Youth Justice Service Practitioner. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals facing challenges. You will collaborate with families, schools, and key agencies to address youth offending at its roots. Your expertise in social work, youth work, or probation studies will be vital as you conduct assessments, supervise cases, and engage in multi-agency forums. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change and help shape a brighter future for our youth in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Experience working with young individuals with complex needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with young people and families for Out of Court Disposal Panels.
• Supervise a caseload of young people under court orders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Understanding of Criminal Justice System

IT Proficiency

Education

Professional Qualification in Social Work

Teaching Qualification

Youth and Community Work Qualification

Probation Studies Qualification

Tools

YOS Case Management System

Job description

Youth Justice Service Practitioner, Mid Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£36,101 to £48,622 per annum

Location: Rayleigh

Working Style: Community-based worker

Closing Date: 16th February 2025

Join the Team Making a Difference: Youth Justice Team Practitioner

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in transforming young lives and reducing youth offending? If you're passionate about helping young people navigate the challenges they face, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

This position provides opportunity for someone who possesses a professional qualification in social work, probation, QTS or youth work to join an effective and innovative team seeking to create positive change for children and local communities who are impacted by offending behaviours.

Your Mission: As a Youth Justice Team Practitioner your mission is clear: to work in collaboration with families, schools, and key agencies to address the root causes of youth offending. By representing the Youth Justice Service at multiagency forums, you'll be at the forefront of securing better outcomes for our youth.

Day to Day:

1. Assessments with young people/families for Out of Court Disposal Panels.
2. Completing Reports for Referral Order Panels/Court.
3. Supervising a caseload of young people who are subject to Out of Court Disposals/Court orders.
4. Attending professional meetings for young people.
5. Court duty for Remand or Youth Court.
6. As part of the team to cover office duty.

What You Bring to the Table: You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker or will hold a professionally accredited qualification such as Teaching, Youth and Community work, Probation Studies. Newly Qualified Social Workers can be considered.

In-Depth Understanding: Your experience in working with young individuals with complex needs and families demonstrates your profound grasp of the relevant legislation, the Criminal Justice System and criminogenic risk.

Communication Expertise: Your exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with your IT proficiency, enable you to maintain impeccable records on our YOS case management system.

Resilience and Initiative: You thrive under pressure, managing competing demands with grace. You're aware of your strengths and areas for development and are committed to continuous professional growth.

Positive Influence: You possess the ability to challenge young people's attitudes and behaviours in a constructive and uplifting manner. Your dedication to working in partnership with young people, their parents/carers, and other stakeholders is unwavering.

Collaborative Spirit: You excel in multi-disciplinary teamwork, breaking down organisational boundaries to achieve collective success.

Join our dynamic team and become part of a force dedicated to reshaping the future for our youth. Your dedication and expertise will make a lasting impact, forging a path towards brighter prospects and reduced youth offending rates.

If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey, apply now and be the change our young people need. Together, we can shape a better future.

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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