Youth Justice Support Worker

Stockton Council; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a Youth Justice Support Worker to join its outstanding team. This role involves supporting children in building positive futures through tailored interventions, with a focus on community projects and restorative justice. You will engage with vulnerable groups, have opportunities for flexible working, and benefit from generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave, increasing to 32

Generous pension scheme

Employee benefits including counseling and physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with children and families.
• Understanding of current legislation related to Youth Justice.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to undertake assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver interventions and community reparation projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and record activities on the case management system.
• Engage in restorative justice work.

Skills

Engagement skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Youth Justice Support Worker, Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is committed to being a great place to work, where staff are trusted, valued, and supported to make a positive contribution.

The Stockton Youth Justice Team (YJT) received an ‘Outstanding’ inspection rating from HMI Probation in 2021, recognizing effective relationships with children and families. As a Youth Justice Support Worker, you will support children in building positive futures, based on their strengths and needs, through personalised and effective support.

We have two vacancies to join our outstanding Youth Justice Team. The role involves coordinating and delivering interventions and community reparation projects required by children under Referral/Community Orders or Out-Of-Court Disposals. You will need to risk assess all projects and record activities on our case management system.

The position includes some restorative justice work, such as victim contact and mediation sessions, as well as programme and personal development work tailored to children’s needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience engaging with children and families, with excellent engagement, organizational, and communication skills. You will be supported by the Youth Justice Team and should demonstrate initiative and the ability to undertake assigned tasks.

You must understand current legislation and procedures related to Youth Justice and Children’s Services, including contextual safeguarding, diversity, and working with vulnerable groups.

The role is based in the Youth Justice Team within the Early Help, Youth Support, and Youth Justice Service area of Children’s Services.

We offer two posts: one permanent and one fixed-term until 31/03/2025. Secondment opportunities are considered for internal employees, with prior approval from your current line manager.

Flexibility is required, including working evenings and weekends. The role is suitable for flexible working arrangements, including some remote work.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options, including working onsite, in other council buildings, and from home
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 with 5 years of service, plus the option to purchase additional leave
• Generous pension scheme through LGPS, with extra contribution options
• Employee benefits such as counseling, physiotherapy, and a salary sacrifice car lease scheme