Senior Youth Justice Officer

**Senior Youth Justice Service Officer - Children - Croydon Council**

**Salary**: Grade 11 £45,510 - £47,532
Permanent - 36 hours per week

Hybrid working

**Job Purpose**
To work restoratively and contribute to the development and implementation of Court Orders and Interventions in line with the requirements under the powers of criminal courts (Sentencing Act 2000) as amended.

To deliver services to young people who are remanded either on bail, in the Local Authority’s accommodation, in secure accommodation or in custody, prior to their being sentenced by local Courts.

To prepare reports for the Court and Youth Offender Panels in accordance with National Standards on young offenders appearing before the Youth/Crown Court.

To manage caseload, in accordance with national and localised standards.

Undertaking thorough and effective assessments of need, risk and circumstances (ASSET Plus) and translating these into effective, innovative and creative Intervention Plans for young people, taking account of risk, safety and wellbeing and the needs and wishes of the person harmed as required.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of work undertaken with young people and their families using the YOS case management system.

Undertaking office and Court duty as required.

Working closely with a range of external agencies including police, courts, schools, reparation providers and community projects with a view to successful integration of children and young people into their communities.

**Job Requirements**
Recent experience of direct work with young people involved in the Criminal Justice system and their families.
A relevant qualification in a discipline involving work with young people or

Substantial recent experience of direct work with young people and their families involved in criminal justice system.

Knowledge of current practice and service development issues concerning young people who offend and their families.

Full working knowledge of legislation relevant to youth offending, eg Crime & Disorder Act 1998, Children’s Act 1998, LASPO 2012 etc

Knowledge of the causes of crime and effective methods of reducing offending behaviour.

Knowledge of Restorative Approaches within a Youth Justice context.

Understanding of and commitment to implementation of anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities policy.

Ability to undertake well-informed, analytical and personalised assessments of young people who offend (ASSET Plus/ Triage assessment) in a non-discriminatory way.

Ability to negotiate, develop and implement appropriate plans based on assessed desistance factors, risks and needs of young people, victims, and local communities, considering diversity issues.

The ability to recognise the impact of offending on the victims of crime.

The ability to review, monitor and evaluate casework to ensure effective outcomes.

**Benefits**
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:
Highly competitive compensation package

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

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