Youth Justice Support Worker - West Dunbarton Youth Justice Service

Sacro; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacro in Scotland is seeking a dedicated youth justice practitioner to work with young people who offend, delivering Restorative Justice and psychosocial interventions as part of the Youth Justice team. You will need experience with young offenders, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

A valid driving licence and PVG membership are required.

Job description

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Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities

Sacro provide Restorative Justice and one to one Behavioural change programmes to assist young people to address offending behaviour and, where appropriate, to support young people to make amends to address their behaviour by making amends to the person they have harmed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working directly with young people as part of an existing Youth Justice team. The successful candidate should have experience of working with young people who offend and have knowledge of psychosocial and psychological interventions, Restorative Justice and experience of delivering group work programmes.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working would be an advantage. A commitment to Sacro’s value base is essential.

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.