As part of Staffordshire County Council, the Service operates within Children and Families and is an integral part of the Futures Matter Specialist Safeguarding Delivery Service.
Staffordshire's Youth Offending Service (SYOS) is one of the largest Youth Justice Services in England, providing excellent career opportunities for highly motivated and experienced staff. The most recent inspection noted a competent and committed workforce dedicated to supporting children and young people in Staffordshire, with assessment, planning, and review conducted to a very high standard.
We are looking for 1x Full time Youth Offending Service Practitioner and 1x Part time (18.5 hours) to work across Staffordshire, with a base at the Newcastle-Under-Lyme Operations Hub.
Main Responsibilities
You will be required to work flexibly, with some evening and weekend duties on a planned basis. As part of this role, you will:
* Support and manage children subject to out of court disposals and community-based sentences.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with complex children subject to Staffordshire Youth Offending Service interventions.
* Act as a Duty Officer and Appropriate Adult in line with Service requirements, providing cover at local Police Stations and secure estate and custodial provision.
* Provide high quality and timely assessments (Asset Plus) and reports, including for Referral Order Panels and low-level Community Options Court Reports.
* Contribute to the development of Restorative Justice and trauma-informed practices.
The Ideal Candidate
You do not need to hold a professional qualification, but a willingness to work towards Youth Justice Qualifications and ongoing professional development is essential. You will have:
* Experience of working with children and families and the ability to develop positive working relationships.
* Fundamental knowledge and understanding of legislation applicable to the Youth Justice sector.
* Understanding of the effects of trauma in childhood and its impact on child development.
* Ability to work within a diverse range of settings to promote effective practice.
* Proven track record of using assessment, planning, and review processes to meet the needs of children and families and public protection.
* Ability to write and maintain accurate records and analytical assessments.
We're happy to talk about flexible working.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, committed, and motivated to make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families across Staffordshire.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact:
Saul Molloy or Adam Roberts, Senior Practitioners for Staffordshire Youth Offending Service on 01782 297615.
Closing date: 7 March 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 24 March 2025.
NB: A first stage interview/Assessment centre might be considered if high numbers of applications are received.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions in your application form.
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of our People Strategy.
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that our employees are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to our rewards and benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and our commitment to supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you'll know, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us, and that's why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable, you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions in your application form.
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