Youth and Family Practitioner (Turnaround)

Community Care Live; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth support organization is seeking a compassionate Youth and Family Practitioner to join their team in the UK. This role involves supporting vulnerable children and families through case management and direct interventions. You will conduct assessments and write detailed plans, working collaboratively in a multi-agency environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in child development and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for at-risk youth. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children and families.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding children's rights.

Responsibilities

• Support the Turnaround Programme for at-risk youth.
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Provide direct support to children and families.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Case management skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Strong written communication skills

Multi-agency coordination

Job description

About Us

Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service has an exciting opportunity for a Youth and Family Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service is a multi‑agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime in the County of Oxfordshire. We are passionate about improving outcomes for children, families and victims of crime and working according to the ChildFirst principles.

About the Role

This role will support the delivery of our Turnaround Programme within Oxfordshire's Youth Justice Service and in partnership with statutory and voluntary/community services. The Turnaround Programme focuses on delivery of high quality, holistic, early intervention for children aged 10‑17 years old and their families with needs which place them on the cusp of entering the criminal justice system. The role involves case‑management: assessment and plan writing as well as direct intervention and support to young people, so experience of producing high quality written work and skills in coordinating multi‑agency planning is essential.

About You

You will have a sound understanding of child development, and an experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will be an experienced practitioner with the ability to pick up a case‑load and work effectively in a range of professional environments. You will care about the lives of some of Oxfordshire's most vulnerable children and adolescents and be committed, tenacious and persistent in striving for positive outcomes and ensuring their rights are upheld.