LOCATION: Accrington
HOURS: 37 hours - Monday to Friday
PAY RATE: £20.30 PAYE rate per hour - £26.45 Limited rate per hour
The role will cover the below areas, so travel will be expected: North West Lancashire, Blackburn & Darwen, East Lancashire, Central Lancashire. A Probation Officer is required working within the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service for 6 months, to be reviewed.
The Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service aims to improve outcomes for children, parents/carers and families, preventing and reducing risk of offending and harm, leading to safer communities and fewer victims of crime. The service strives to achieve the vision by working in line with the service's core principles of Child First, Trauma Informed and Restorative approaches.
The post will be Lancashire based, covering all areas with the Sub region. The Joint Protocol recognises the unique skills held by Probation Officers in working with high-risk cases as well as identifying and supporting children, young people and their families in their transition to adult services. Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service is committed to reducing reoffending and the use of custody for children and young people. We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of working with children and young people, with the skills and knowledge to divert them from further offending.
The post holder duties will include assessment, planning, intervention and report writing. The ...