Youth Conference Coordinator – NICS, Banbridge
Location: BanbridgePay: £17.43 per hourHours: 37 hours per weekContract: Temporary Agency AssignmentStart Date: To be confirmedExpected End Date: 1 February 2027
JDR Recruitment is recruiting a Youth Conference Coordinator for a temporary assignment with the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Youth Justice Agency (YJA) in Banbridge.
This is an opportunity for a qualified Social Work or Youth and Community Work professional to help young people make positive changes, reduce offending and improve their life chances.
The Role
You will work with young people aged 10-17 who are involved in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system.
Key duties will include:
Managing Court Orders, Public Prosecution Service plans and voluntary early diversion arrangements.
Facilitating Youth Engagement Clinics alongside police and prosecution partners.
Completing assessments and developing individual intervention plans addressing risk, vulnerability and offending behaviour.
Facilitating Youth Conferences and incorporating restorative approaches into intervention plans.
Supporting victims to have their views heard and participate in the process where they wish.
Working with young people, families, carers and other professionals to support positive behaviour change.
Reviewing progress and adapting interventions to meet assessed needs.
Sourcing, risk assessing and managing suitable reparative activity placements.
Preparing formal reports and maintaining accurate case records.
Supporting volunteers, students and sessional workers.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must hold either:
A Degree in Social Work; or
A Degree in Youth and Community Work.
Applicants qualifying through the Social Work route must be registered with NISCC.
Essential Experience and Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
Experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour.
Experience writing formal reports.
A driving licence and access to transport that enables them to fulfil the role’s travel requirements.
The post involves substantial travel, including to remote areas that may not be readily accessible by public transport.
Desirable
Knowledge of working with young people in a justice context.
Working Arrangements
The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm, with flexible working and evening work required. Evening hours may be offset by time off in lieu.
Travel and subsistence will be paid in line with NICS policy.
The selection process includes a Warner interview, and the assignment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and Enhanced security clearance.
Interested? Apply with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating your qualifications and relevant experience.
JDRBelfast
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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