Senior Child and Youth Justice Worker

2 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £32,020-£36,298 Per annum | Fixed Term, Full Time, until 31/03/2025, 37 hours per week |

Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service (CYJS) works with children aged 8-18 either involved in or at risk of offending or anti-social behaviour. The service provides support to children, their families, victims and communities through enhancing the safety of children and supporting opportunities for them to achieve positive futures. CYJS principles of child first, trauma informed and restorative approaches provides guidance for all areas of work.

There are currently 3 vacancies:
1 North Senior CYJS Worker
1 Central Senior CYJS Worker
1 East Senior CYJS Worker

With all the positions, there is an expectation that staff will travel to meet service need. There are office base locations across the County.

CYJS have received a "good" HMIP Inspection judgement. We are committed to delivering a child first approach, focussing on restorative practice and developing new initiatives such as a trauma informed approach. Our staff are our key asset and CYJS social workers will benefit from having a varied workload, a chance to make a real difference to children and families by delivering direct interventions, a supportive management structure and impressive training offer. Lancashire CYJS embrace a strong culture with professional development.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact 01772 532047 and ask to speak to Niomi Whitworth or Kelly McDermott.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website.

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