Youth Justice Service Practitioner, Mid Essex
Permanent, Full Time
£36,101 to £48,622 per annum
Location: Rayleigh
Working Style: Community-based worker
Closing Date: 16th February 2025
Join the Team Making a Difference: Youth Justice Team Practitioner
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in transforming young lives and reducing youth offending? If you're passionate about helping young people navigate the challenges they face, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
This position provides opportunity for someone who possesses a professional qualification in social work, probation, QTS or youth work to join an effective and innovative team seeking to create positive change for children and local communities who are impacted by offending behaviours.
Your Mission
As a Youth Justice Team Practitioner your mission is clear: to work in collaboration with families, schools, and key agencies to address the root causes of youth offending. By representing the Youth Justice Service at multiagency forums, you'll be at the forefront of securing better outcomes for our youth.
Day to Day Responsibilities
1. Assessments with young people/families for Out of Court Disposal Panels.
2. Completing Reports for Referral Order Panels/Court.
3. Supervising a caseload of young people who are subject to Out of Court Disposals/Court orders.
4. Attending professional meetings for young people.
5. Court duty for Remand or Youth Court.
6. As part of the team to cover office duty.
What You Bring to the Table
You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker or will hold a professionally accredited qualification such as Teaching, Youth and Community work, or Probation Studies. Newly Qualified Social Workers can be considered.
In-Depth Understanding
Your experience in working with young individuals with complex needs and families demonstrates your profound grasp of the relevant legislation, the Criminal Justice System, and criminogenic risk.
Communication Expertise
Your exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with your IT proficiency, enable you to maintain impeccable records on our YOS case management system.
Resilience and Initiative
You thrive under pressure, managing competing demands with grace. You're aware of your strengths and areas for development and are committed to continuous professional growth.
Positive Influence
You possess the ability to challenge young people's attitudes and behaviours in a constructive and uplifting manner. Your dedication to working in partnership with young people, their parents/carers, and other stakeholders is unwavering.
Collaborative Spirit
You excel in multi-disciplinary teamwork, breaking down organisational boundaries to achieve collective success.
Join our dynamic team and become part of a force dedicated to reshaping the future for our youth. Your dedication and expertise will make a lasting impact, forging a path towards brighter prospects and reduced youth offending rates.
If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey, apply now and be the change our young people need. Together, we can shape a better future.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
What you should do next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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