Youth Justice Service Officer / Case Manager
Location:ColindaleDepartment:Youth Justice ServiceDirectorate:Children’s ServicesSalary:£42,771 – £46,968
Job Purpose
To work as part of amulti-agency Youth Justice Serviceto prevent offending and reduce reoffending among children and young people. The postholder will manage a caseload, deliver statutory interventions and support young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of young people subject toYouth Justice statutory orders.
CompleteAssetPlus and other assessments, identifying risks, needs and strengths.
Develop and deliver targeted intervention and risk-management plans.
Preparepre-sentence, referral order and court reports.
Represent the YJS atYouth Court and other courtsas required.
Undertake direct work with young people, parents and carers, including home and community visits.
Work with children’s social care, police, education, health and other partner agencies.
Support young people onbail, remand and custody, including resettlement and rehabilitation.
Respond to safeguarding concerns and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Promoterestorative justiceand positive outcomes for victims and young people.
Maintain accurate, timely case records and contribute to service performance monitoring.
Participate in quality assurance, training, supervision and professional development.
Essential Experience
Experience working withchildren and young people, particularly those involved in offending or at risk of offending.
Knowledge ofyouth justice, safeguarding and risk management.
Experience undertaking assessments and developing intervention plans.
Strong multi-agency working and case management skills.
Excellent communication, report-writing and court presentation skills.
Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and court duties.
Key areas:Youth Justice | Case Management | AssetPlus | Safeguarding | Court Work | Risk Assessment | Reoffending | Restorative Justice | Multi-Agency Working | Children & Young People
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