Youth Justice Service Practitioner

Job Description

Grade 6- £39276- £42771pa

About the Role

As a Youth Justice Service Practitioner , you'll play a vital role in preventing youth offending, safeguarding children, and supporting positive outcomes for young people and their families.

You'll manage a varied caseload, delivering effective interventions and restorative justice approaches, while working closely with victims, families, and multi-agency partners. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by helping young people turn their lives around and contribute positively to their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload and deliver interventions that support desistance and strengthen families.
• Work with victims and implement restorative justice and reparation activities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and Youth Justice Board standards.
• Represent the YJS and Local Authority in court, panels, and professional meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

What You'll Bring

• A degree-level or professional qualification in Social Work, Education, Health, Youth Work, Probation, Police, or a related discipline.
• Experience of safeguarding, assessments, SMART planning, and interventions.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to engage young people, families, and professionals.
• Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and restorative approaches.
• Resilience, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse communities.

Why Choose Havering?

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements
• Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days
• Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually
• Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone

We're a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

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The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Find out why you should work for Havering Council .