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Lead Youth Justice Specialist

2 months ago

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Croydon Council Full time

Lead Youth Justice Specialist – Youth Services – Children’s Services – Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 10 £40,833 - £42,840 or Grade 11 £44,019 - £46,041 based on experience

Employment Type: Permanent – 36 hours per week

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Lead Youth Justice Specialist to join a collaborative multi-agency team within the Youth Offending Service. The primary aim is to reduce juvenile delinquency by fulfilling the following objectives:

Key Responsibilities
- Implement restorative practices and contribute to the formulation and execution of Court Orders and Interventions, adhering to the legal frameworks established by the criminal courts (Sentencing Act 2000) as amended.
- Provide support to young individuals who are on remand, whether on bail, in Local Authority accommodation, secure settings, or custody, prior to their court sentencing.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for the Court and Youth Offender Panels in compliance with National Standards for young offenders appearing before the Youth/Crown Court. Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate the needs of the Youth Offending Service, including evening and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications and Experience
- Recent experience in direct engagement with youth involved in the Criminal Justice system and their families.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with young individuals, their families, and other professionals.
- Experience working within a multi-cultural environment.
- A relevant qualification in a field related to youth work or substantial recent experience in direct engagement with young people and their families within the criminal justice framework.
- In-depth knowledge of current practices and service development issues concerning youth offenders and their families.
- Competence in conducting informed, analytical, and personalized assessments of young offenders (ASSET Plus/ Triage assessment) in a non-discriminatory manner.
- Ability to negotiate, develop, and implement tailored plans based on assessed desistance factors, risks, and needs of young individuals, victims, and local communities, considering diversity issues.
- Significant relevant experience working directly with youth in the Youth Justice sector or associated partner agencies, such as Police, Social Services, Education, Probation, Health, or relevant voluntary sector organizations (grade 11).

Benefits
You will be recognized for your expertise and supported by a team of seasoned professionals, along with management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We offer:

  • A highly competitive compensation package
  • 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
  • A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
  • Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development – genuine pathways to grow, develop, and specialize in your career
  • Management development programs
  • Investment in your wellbeing
  • Access to an Employee Discount scheme featuring various programs (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts, and more)
  • Promotion of flexible & hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance