Youth Justice Practitioner

12 weeks months contract with a local authority

Job Summary:

The responsibility of the Children and Young People s Directorate (CYP) is to ensure the safety wellbeing and learning of children and young people. To do so we need to make every intervention count to create impact and bring about sustainable change for children young people and their families where need is identified. We are determined to continuously improve our services by working in partnership to ensure that our work is high quality and effective.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

Ability to use initiative within boundaries of the role.

Demonstrates knowledge of Signs of Safety and a broad practical understanding of and skills in using solution focused approaches of intervention.

Ability to effectively apply solution focused approaches to deliver successful outcomes.

Ability to clarify risks and concerns and focus on solutions to create a climate in which change can happen.

Essential Qualifications Required:

Suitable qualification at graduate level or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Additional information to note:

Hybrid Office 23 days per week

37 hours er week

The closing date for this position is ASAP

To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement.

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