Youth Justice Officer

2 months ago


Shrewsbury, United Kingdom West Mercia Police Full time

Number of vacancies 1
- 1

Location 1
- Hereford, Shrewsbury, Telford, Worcester

Grade 1
- E

Salary 1
- Salary: £30,783 - £35,982 (Plus shift allowance starting from £203 pa)

Working pattern 1
- Weekdays

Type of Contract 1
- Fixed Term

Job Advert 1

We’re on a journey to shape the future of youth justice in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.

West Mercia Youth Justice Service operates across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire, covering a youth population of approximately 112,800 (10 to 17 year olds). The service is hosted by the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner on behalf of the four local authorities and is currently the only youth justice service in such a hosting arrangement nationally. Services are delivered from multi-disciplinary teams aligned to the four local authority areas.

The main purpose of the Youth Justice Officer - Substance Misuse role is to manage a caseload and co-ordinate high quality delivery of direct work with children, young people, their families and the victims of youth crime with the principal aim of preventing offending.

To contribute to a reduction in drug and alcohol related harm among young people referred to WMYJS.

To contribute to inter-agency work in the development of services to young people at risk of substance misuse or the effects of substance misuse by adults.
- ** **The **Youth Justice Officer - Substance Misuse role is a field base role**:

- **Full time position**:

- **Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025**:

- ** **This role can be based in Hereford, Shrewsbury, Telford or Worcester**

**The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 13th May 2024**

**Why work for us?**
- 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years service) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and PAM assist.
- Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

**To read more about the added benefits and rewards **of working for West Mercia Pol**ice, please go to **our website.***
- We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.



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