Youth Justice Worker

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Birstwith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HM Prison and Probation Service as a Youth Justice Worker at HMP Wetherby. In this extraordinary role, you'll support children and young people in custody, helping to rebuild their lives while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You'll receive extensive training, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary, along with other benefits. Your empathy and communication skills will be vital in creating a positive impact.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character are essential.
• Previous experience in similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in custody.
• Build constructive and positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Job description

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His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

HM Prison Youth Justice Worker opportunities

HMP Wetherby

£32,448 - £36,541

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives and in this case supporting children and young people in custody.

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

Someone like you

There’s no such thing as a typical Youth Justice Worker. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect.

No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with Children and young people who could be at the lowest point in their lives.

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe.

You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

An extraordinary job

In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

What You Can Expect From Us

You’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development - including the chance to specialise in different areas.

There’s a good salary to look forward to, as well as 25 days’ holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

The rewards aren’t all you’ll gain from a role in the prison service. There’s the sense of achievement you feel when you’ve helped an offender to get their life back on track - the kind of experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.

How To Apply

If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Government Administration

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