Youth Justice Officer

Adult Social Care; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a temporary Youth Justice Officer for an initial contract of 3-6 months with potential for extension or permanent role. The candidate must have a minimum of two years experience in Youth Justice Services, capable of writing reports and conducting assessments. This position involves delivering interventions to manage risks related to young offenders. A hybrid work model is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in Youth Justice Services.
• Minimum two years experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Write PSR, Referral Order, and Breach reports.
• Carry out high-quality assessments using Asset plus.
• Deliver interventions to manage risk of harm.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of risk management

Experience in Youth Justice System

Job description

I am currently representing Enfield Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Youth Justice Officer this role will be: EN1 3ES Hybrid

The right candidate will:

The candidate will need to be able to write PSR reports, carry out high quality assessments using Asset plus; deliver interventions to reduce the risk of further offending and manage risk of harm to themselves and others. This post requires monitoring of practice and processes, building in close partnership work.

Undertake all duties in relation to Safeguarding young people and managing risk to the community;

• Write PSR, Referral Order and Breach reports
• Have good analytical skills in order to carry out high quality assessments using Asset plus;
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Risk and risk management
• Make referrals and deliver high level interventions using sequencing methods to reduce the risk of further offending, whilst managing risk of harm to themselves and others

We require the following:

• Must have at least two years YJS experience!
• Post holder will need minimum two years’ experience of working with children and young people in the Youth Justice system.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

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