Hackney Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency team located within Children’s Services working in partnership with professionals from the council, police, London Probation Trust, and health partners to support young people throughout their Court Order and steer them away from further crime and anti-social behaviour.
As a member of the Youth Justice Business Support Team, you will directly support Youth Justice Practitioners, Officers and Managers with complex tasks requiring a wide range of administrative and IT skills, an eagerness to get things right first time and attention to detail. The tasks will include but are not limited to:
1. Welcoming young people to reception
2. Preparing papers and files for court
3. Accessing and accurately updating databases
4. Processing finance requests
5. Document management
6. Tracking referrals
7. Undertaking a range of internal and external communication
8. Supporting minute taking
9. Navigating multiple complex systems
10. Monitoring generic inboxes and responding to emails
11. Preparing correspondence
You will need a working knowledge or transferable skills that equip you with knowledge of the Youth Justice and criminal court functions as this is a key responsibility for this role. You will be required to prepare information for children appearing in court and accurately interpret and record court outcomes onto the ChildView Youth Justice (CVYJ) database. You will also understand the needs of vulnerable children and families and work in a sensitive and confidential way.
You will be required to have experience of managing competing priorities, be proactive, flexible, and used to working as part of a team as well as on your own initiative in a busy working environment. The role may also involve undertaking research or special projects on behalf of the team/service as directed by your manager/Team Leader.
An enhanced DBS check is required.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the job description.
Closing date for applications: 01 April 2025 (22.59).
Interview and assessment date: W/c 21 April 2025.
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