Youth Justice Worker

East Sussex County Council; Wealden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Youth Justice Worker to support children within the Youth Justice System, applying Child First principles and trauma-informed approaches. You will assess, report, and perform direct work with children who may be at risk of exploitation or displaying complex needs.

You will collaborate with families and multiple agencies to ensure safety and positive outcomes, while maintaining statutory standards and working to deadlines in a busy team environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated and committed to safeguarding children.
• Strong written and verbal communication supporting assessment and evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families.
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues across teams/agencies and provide appropriate challenge.
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload and meet short deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and using corporate devices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and prepare reports.
• Direct work with children with complex needs.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing for children in care.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and teams to coordinate support.
• Maintain timely records and documentation.

Skills

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Assessment & analysis

Family engagement

Cross-agency collaboration

Planning & organising workload

Technology proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Corporate devices (laptop/iPhone)

Job description

Would you like to take part in an exciting opportunity to work with children in the Youth Justice System and contribute to their safety and wellbeing and support them in achieving positive outcomes? The Youth Justice Service is part of specialist services with a remit to support children who are involved within the criminal justice system and where possible divert them from becoming criminalised. As a statutory service responsible for delivering the Youth Justice Boards (YJB) national objectives we work with complex children with a range of needs. We seek to empower children to make change whilst being safe from criminal exploitation, achieving positive outcomes and having their basic needs met. As a Youth Justice Worker you will be part of a committed, experienced and dedicated team who seek to engage children using Child First principles and trauma informed practice. You will work to ensure that under 18's are seen as children within the criminal justice system whilst maintaining supervision standards that meet national requirements as set out in accordance with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Children's Act 1989 and associated legislation. This includes assessment, report writing and direct work with children with complex needs, including those at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation and those who present the highest risk to the community. We are looking for candidates who are:

• Motivated and committed to working to safeguard children.
• Committed to professional development. Has good written and oral communication skills that support good assessment, analysis and sound evidenced based decision-making skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues in other teams/agencies whilst providing appropriate challenge when required.
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines.
• Ability to use technology as part of the role including, Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, devices: laptops, and corporate iPhones.