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Youth Justice Worker

4 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

Progression beyond point 22 is dependent on successful attainment of the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate).

We are seeking to recruit youth justice workers to develop our work with children, young people and their families within the context of Leeds’ aim to be a Child Friendly and Restorative City. With a reputation for innovation and excellence both locally and nationally, we are one of the largest youth offending teams in the country, based in four sites across the city.

You will need show that you can work restoratively and holistically with children, young people and families, and demonstrate a real commitment to improving their outcomes and reducing levels of offending. You will be an energetic and reflective practitioner, with excellent interpersonal skills and with a thorough understanding of what works in promoting desistence. You will understand the importance of partnership working and managing risk and have a positive approach to diversity.

**Specifically, you will need**:

- Commitment to multi-agency and restorative working and a flexible approach, which will include working on evenings and weekends on occasion.
- To enjoy engaging young people and their families and developing constructive relationships with them
- Experience of working with young people
- Commitment to meeting performance targets and a professional approach
- Excellent assessment skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent IT and organisational skills
- Proven commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

For an informal discussion about this post please contact YJS Youth Justice Centre reception on 0113 3782055. Karen Fawcett

Interviews to be held on** 23.02.24**

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.**

**We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.**

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

**Job Purpose**:To supervise and support young people as they undertake restorative and reparative or other activities as directed by the YJS.

**Responsibilities**:
To provide supervision for and positively engage with young people known to the YJS both in groups and as individuals as they carry out reparation in the community

To support young people in completing other aspects of their supervision plan, both in groups and as individuals

To work in a positive and anti-oppressive manner, promoting equality and ensuring that diversity issues are addressed

To share practical skills and expertise to ensure tasks are completed to an appropriate quality, including working alongside young people and demonstrating by doing

To work in a restorative manner with young people and their families, with high challenge and high support

To assess risk in relation to safeguarding and risk of harm to others and to feed this information into formal YJS assessment processes.

To maintain effective, accurate and timely administrative systems and provide all information necessary for statistical and monitoring purposes.

To transport young people, where appropriate, to the locations where such activities may be taking place.

To ensure that Leeds City Council’s health & safety, safeguarding and information sharing procedures are adhered to at all times.

To participate in training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous development.

To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Youth Justice Service.

To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Departmental policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

**Relationships**: Sessional workers will be expected to work in restoratively with Youth Justice Service staff, victims of crime, volunteers, parents and individuals from other agencies.

Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate.

**Skills required**

Ability to engage and establish constructive relationships with young people on an individual and group basis

Ability to make basic assessments regarding risk of harm, health and safety,