We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Redbridge to assist with the appointment of a Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £26.50 - £34.22 per hour
Responsibilities:
* Manage youth justice cases in line with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.
* Use AssetPlus to carry out assessments and develop action-oriented, desistance-focused plans.
* Prepare and present high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports, Stand-Down Reports, and Referral Order Panel reports for court and other relevant forums.
* Represent the Youth Justice and Targeted Prevention Service (YJTPS) in court proceedings and panels.
* Engage with children and young people and deliver tailored interventions, individually or in groups, to reduce offending and encourage positive behaviour.
Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England) or equivalent social care qualification.
* Proven experience in youth offending services or equivalent social care setting.
* Strong working knowledge of AssetPlus, youth justice legislation, court processes, and safeguarding procedures.
* Understanding of trauma-informed, restorative, and child-focused approaches.
* Excellent communication, report writing, and multi-agency collaboration skills.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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