Youth Justice Service Senior Practioner PO5

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Youth Justice Service to lead court work and group initiatives while managing a complex caseload. This role requires expertise in youth justice legislation and a commitment to restorative practices, aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth justice with supervisory responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of youth justice and children’s legislation.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on court work and group work initiatives.
• Manage a small, complex post-court caseload.
• Deliver high-quality assessments and interventions.

Skills

Partnership working

Strong communication skills

Commitment to restorative practice

Education

Social work, probation, youth work or criminal justice qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Senior Practitioner – Youth Justice Service (Maternity Cover up to 12 Months)
Location: Haringey, London
Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Ltd)
Contract Length: Up to 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people? Haringey Youth Justice Service is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their dedicated team on a maternity cover basis for up to 12 months.

About the Service: Haringey Youth Justice Service (YJS) sits within the Early Help, Prevention and SEND Division of the Children and Young People's Directorate. We are committed to a child-first, restorative, and trauma-informed approach to prevent offending and reoffending and to ensure custody is always a last resort.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team that has:

• Achieved the Youth Justice SEND Quality Lead Status with a Child First Commendation.
• A number of live Innovation Projects.
• Recognition as a licensed AQA Centre.

The Role: As Senior Practitioner, you will lead on court work and group work initiatives, while managing a small, complex post-court caseload. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions, ensuring the voices of young people are central to planning and decision-making.
You will also contribute to the delivery of the Youth Justice Strategic Priorities over the next three years, including:

1. Child First approaches across service delivery.
2. Expansion of Restorative Justice.
3. Strengthening the Youth Justice Health Offer (EMH, SLT, substance misuse).
4. Tackling disproportionality in outcomes.
5. Improving outcomes for Children in Care/SEND.
6. Reducing Serious Youth Violence, particularly robbery and knife crime.
7. Broadening Prevention and Diversion work with young people and families.

About You: We are looking for a passionate and resilient professional with:

• A social work, probation, youth work or criminal justice qualification (e.g., DipSW, BA/MA Social Work, Youth Justice qualification).
• Current registration with Social Work England (if applicable).
• Experience in youth justice, ideally with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of youth justice and children’s legislation.
• Strong partnership working and communication skills.
• A commitment to restorative practice, evidence-based intervention, and positive outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Interested? To apply or discuss the role further, please contact:
Lewis Ashcroft
Recruitment Consultant – Youth Justice & Police Team
[e-mail]