Youth Justice Service Apprentice

To work alongside professionals to undertake all duties and responsibilities within the framework of National Standards for Youth Justice, Team and Council Policy and Procedures and inter-agency protocols.

To be involved in the effective delivery of the service, during and outside of office hours, including occasional Bank Holidays and weekends as required. To support the delivery of consultations and assist in analysing information, findings, and horizon scanning for best practice. To support the facilitation of activities with children and their families, through one-to-one and group work. To have some understanding of relevant legislation and national and local policies relating to Youth Justice and to effective practice developments. To support a range of settings including Courts, the police station, secure estate, educational establishments, children’s homes, and Children’s Services settings. To work co-operatively within Youth Justice’s multidisciplinary team, Children’s Services, and partner agencies. To contribute to research, benchmarking, data collection, and monitor trends for key national and local performance indicators for the Youth Justice Service. To support the Youth Justice Team in progressing and monitoring of the annual Youth Justice Plan, priorities, and specific areas of identified improvement. To participate in individual supervision, team meetings, training opportunities, inter-agency meetings and in opportunities to contribute to the strategic development of Youth Justice Services.

Training Outcome:

Potential to apply for a Youth Justice Practitioner.

Employer Description:
Coventry is a city that is changing fast and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. A great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. That’s why we are looking for people who are passionate, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive change to Coventry.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, may work occasional evenings and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience