Job reference: REQ00000017454
Date posted: 24/10/2024
Application closing date: 11/11/2024
Location: CARLISLE
Salary: £35,745-£36,648
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job description
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location(s): Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RD
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary Scale: £35,745 – £36,648
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and/or working conditions of the role.
About this opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland Youth Justice Service and make a difference to our children and their families. We are proud of our compassionate and talented workforce who are ambitious and committed to making a difference.
We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and dedicated person to join our well-established Youth Justice Service as a Youth Offending Team Officer. You will work within the multi-agency Youth Justice Service to deliver effective youth justice services to children, young people, and their families aimed at preventing offending and re-offending, including cases posing a high level of risk.
The role involves working with a varied caseload of young people subject to Criminal Justice Disposals and their families. You will be required to carry out detailed assessments and work with young people to develop plans; prepare and maintain accurate written records; and ensure the delivery of disposals imposed by the courts and police. You will also participate in a duty rota undertaking core tasks of the YJS including work at Court and in Police Stations and prepare pre-sentence and other reports for the Courts. It is important that the voices of children and young people are heard and inform assessment and direct work.
The right candidate will have experience of working with and engaging young people and families with complex needs within the Criminal Justice System. You will be able to take a strength-based approach to empower people to make changes while demonstrating persistence to overcome any problems. Experience of managing challenging behaviour and working with complex issues is important.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch! We would love to hear from you.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact:
Michael Routledge, Area Team Practice Manager - michael.routledge@cumberland.gov.uk
What can we offer you!
* Excellent training and development offers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
* Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
* Competitive rates of pay
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 11th November 2024
Interview date: 20th November
We are currently operating in-person interviews. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
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