Youth Justice Specialist

19 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Social Personnel Full time
Job Description

As a Youth Justice Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of high-risk, complex, and vulnerable children at risk of prosecution or subject to Court Orders. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that these children receive the right intervention at the right time to achieve and sustain the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Manage caseloads with confidence, utilizing strong engagement skills and creative interventions to support children involved in the youth justice system.
  2. Practice effectively with high-quality assessment and judgment skills, recognizing yourself as a source of reliable knowledge and advice.
  3. Support and advocate for equality and diversity, respecting individuals working for or in contact with Social Personnel.
Requirements:
  1. A relevant professional qualification recognized by one of our statutory partner agencies (Social Work, Probation, Education, Health, Police), such as a Social Work Degree or Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP).
  2. The Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC) and Foundation Degree in Youth Justice, plus relevant training and experience practicing as a qualified Youth Justice Officer.
  3. Theoretical knowledge, practice, and skills in terms of youth justice and child/adolescent behavior, including attachment and developmental trauma, child development, restorative practice, good lives model, desistance theory, and RNR.
  4. Demonstrable experience of writing reports and presenting to a high standard in a Court/formal setting, being able to defend cases and confidently challenge when appropriate.
  5. Extensive experience of multi-agency working to address the needs and risks of adolescents and their families.
  6. Training and development skills with the ability to successfully transfer bespoke knowledge and up-skill new colleagues to enhance and maximize their capabilities.

We offer a competitive salary of approximately £40,000 per annum, commensurate with your level of experience and qualifications.



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