Job Title: Social Worker – Youth Justice Team (Grade 7/8) Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3AR (On-Site) Contract Type: Temporary (Initial 3-month assignment with potential to extend) Hours: 36 hours per week Start Date: 28th April 2025 Closing Date: 18th April 2025 (6:00 PM) Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Havering for an experienced Youth Justice Social Worker. About the Role: As part of the Children’s Services Directorate, the Youth Justice Social Worker will play a vital role in managing a caseload of children involved in or at risk of offending. You will work closely with the Youth Justice Operational Manager and multi-agency partners to deliver holistic and tailored interventions that focus on safeguarding, risk management, and positive outcomes for young people. Please note: Youth Justice experience is essential. Applications without this will be rejected. Key Responsibilities: Carry and manage a caseload of young people involved in the Youth Justice System Prepare high-quality court reports and risk assessments Support children to access reparation programmes, group work sessions, and evening Panels Cover occasional court duty, including weekends and bank holidays Engage with families, victims, and professionals to provide wrap-around support Attend evening and weekend sessions in line with service needs Comply with relevant legislation and local authority procedures Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Minimum of 2 years’ Youth Justice experience (essential) Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 Ability to prepare professional assessments and present cases at court or panel Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required Why Join Havering? Rapid turnaround for interviews Access to systemic training and development opportunities Reflection and meeting spaces available Subsidised on-site parking for all council staff Easily accessible from Central London (18 mins from Liverpool Street) Excellent road links (M25, A12, A406, A127) For more information or to apply, contact Lewis Ashcroft at lewis.ashcroftservicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208962