92240 - HMYOI Feltham - Caseworker - Resettlement Practitioner YP
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: London
City/Town: Feltham
Building/Site: HMYOI FELTHAM, TW13 4ND
Grade: EO
Band: 4
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Administration / Corporate Support
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? No
Overview of the job
This is a non-operational job in an establishment which is children and young people facing. The role will have comprehensive training and development in order for them to provide high quality outcomes within the Resettlement function.
The job holder will be responsible for supporting a cohort of very complex children and young people (CYP) within the secure environment. This role involves investment in the CYP’s history and development in order to ensure they are fully represented (voice of the child) during their time in custody and beyond.
The job holder will facilitate the planning of the CYP’s custodial journey by bringing together key stakeholders both internally and externally to plan and achieve outcomes which strive to offer better opportunities for the CYP over short, medium, and longer-term timelines. This will be underpinned by the YCS theory of change around supporting a CYP’s healthy identity development through engaging the CYP in meaningful interactions, activities, and roles.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
1. Support the achievement of qualitative and quantitative service standards that are compliant with the Youth Justice Board’s National Minimum Standards.
2. Ensure compliance with Section 11 duty to safeguard and promote welfare under the Children Act 2004.
3. Manage a caseload of children and young people with short, medium, and long-term targets for healthy resettlement outcomes.
4. Use Motivational Interviewing and therapeutic skills to engage children/young people.
5. Ensure that transition to the young adult/adult estate and probation services is managed effectively.
6. Exhibit effective engagement with Youth Offending Team (YOT) in the community and Local Authority social workers to promote positive outcomes for children/young people on release.
7. Engage in all training and up-skilling relevant to the developing role of a resettlement practitioner.
Behaviours
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
Ability
• Ability to analyse complex information in order to make assessments and decisions.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with offenders, professionals, and at hearings/meetings.
Technical
• Job holders must undertake relevant role-specific training within the stipulated timescale once they take up the post in order to carry out the role effectively.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location and/or from home.
Benefits
Annual Leave: The holiday year runs from 1 March. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes.
Work Life Balance: HMPPS is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements.
Eligibility: All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up the post.
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities.
If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com
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