Youth Justice Practitioner - Ashton-under-Lyne

Youth Justice Practitioner - Ashton-under-LyneAre you a passionate, dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Case Manager for a Youth Justice Service based in Ashton-under-Lyne.

You will be required to contribute to the work of the Youth Justice Service in fulfilling its primary objective to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people.Umbrella Rate: £30 - £35 per hour Duration: 3 months initiallyHours: Monday to Friday, 36 hrs/week – Office basedYouth Justice Practitioner role: Full JD Available
Carry out in depth assessments of children and young people who have offended, taking into consideration any risk that they may present to themselves, others and the communityAssess risk, analyse and put clear risk plans in placeDirect work with children, young people and their families to meet their assessed needsCarry out reviews and statutory visitsEngage parents and children, encouraging their full participation in order to reduce of further offendingRefer young people and their families to appropriate workers / agencies that can meet their identified needs and to monitor their progressDirectly supervise and enforce all relevant Court Orders on behalf of the Local AuthorityPrepare and present information (both written and oral) to the CourtUndertake such work jointly with colleagues within the Service and from other agencies in appropriate casesKeep and maintain up-to-date records on all work carriedAttend meetings, reviews and conferences where required
Essential Requirements
Social work qualification or equivalent qualification appropriate to one of the Partner agencies e.g.

Probation, Police, Education, Health             A commitment to undertake the Professional Certificate in Effective Practice Child Protection / Safeguarding Training           Must have a youth justice background and criminal justice experienceExperience in court work and statutory proceedingsExperience in assessing risk, analysing and putting clear risk plans in place             Understanding of Children Act and legal basis for Social Work interventionYou Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UKEnhanced Child DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Youth Justice Practitioner friends or colleagues.If you are a Youth Justice Practitioner and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.

4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.