Youth Justice Practitioner - Wakefield

Youth Justice Practitioner - Wakefield

Are you a passionate, dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Youth Justice Practitioner to join a team based in Wakefield.

Pay Rates: £19.91 per hour

Duration: 03/04/2023 - 3 months with possible extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, 37 hrs/week - Office based 

Youth Justice Practitioner role: Full JD Available

• Office based, and will also involve travel around the district, seeing children and families within their homes and communities
• Undertake assessment, planning and intervention with children at risk and involved in offending behaviour
• Support children and their families to navigate the youth justice system and successfully complete their intervention
• Support children and families to access community services or courts/statutory services
• Prepare and present a range of reports as required, including Pre-Sentence Reports, to the Court
• Support children to be happy, healthy, and safe in communities, as set out by Wakefield Children and Young People’s Plan
• Ensure that relevant information about children and their families is shared appropriately to ensure risk and safeguarding is managed effectively
• Work in partnership with early intervention and prevention services
• Use case management systems to ensure accurate and timely recording of all work undertaken
• Attend meetings and review where needed

Essential Requirements:

• UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, car business insurance
• Recognised Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject area e.g., youth justice, probation, youth work, social work or teaching
• Recent extensive experience holding Youth Justice cases
• An understanding of the risks and vulnerabilities relating to children in the Youth Justice System
• Familiar with a Youth Justice Case management system and experience using asset plus as an assessment tool
• Motivated, flexible and committed
• Enhanced Child DBS Certificate registered to the update service

We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Youth Justice Practitioner friends or colleagues.

If you are a Youth Justice Practitioner and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com 

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.