Specialist Children & Young People Support
Location: Hertfordshire Police Headquarters
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Fixed term until August 31st 2027
Closing Date: 12th June 2026
Job Description
Beacon Victim Care provides tailored support to help victims of crime cope, recover, and move forward. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Specialist Children and Young People Caseworker to deliver enhanced support to young victims of crime across the service.
In this rewarding role, you will build trusted relationships with children and young people, providing practical and emotional support through a trauma‑informed and person‑centred approach. You will manage a caseload of medium and high‑risk cases, complete assessments and support plans, and help young people understand their rights and the criminal justice process.
You will also deliver awareness sessions, preventative interventions, and engaging activities within schools, youth settings, and community venues. Working collaboratively with partner agencies, you will help develop strong referral pathways and ensure safeguarding remains central to all practice.
As a specialist practitioner, you will support colleagues through coaching, sharing best practice, and helping to develop creative approaches that improve outcomes for children and young people affected by crime.
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths (minimum)
* Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
* Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management relating to CYP
* Experience delivering projects, interventions, or engagement activities for young people
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records
* Strong partnership‑working and organisational skills
Desirable
* Qualification relevant to working with children and young people
* Experience within victim services, youth work, or criminal justice settings
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