Youth Justice Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
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About The Role
Are you passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives? Join Compass’ Criminal Justice Substance Misuse Service and play a vital part in supporting children, young people and young adults across Warwickshire. As a Youth Justice Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will help young people who are at risk of entering or already involved in the criminal justice system to make safe and informed choices around substance use and wellbeing. Working in partnership with Warwickshire Youth Justice Service (WYJS), you will provide compassionate, evidence‑based interventions that promote resilience, recovery and independence. You will be based within youth justice settings, carrying out health screenings, assessments and care plans that help reduce harm, strengthen family relationships and build brighter futures. This is a role where you can truly see the difference you make every day. You will also share your expertise with other professionals, offering advice, guidance and training to improve awareness and support across the youth justice system.
About You
You will have experience of working directly with children, young people and families, ideally in a health, social care, education or community setting. You will be skilled at building trust, delivering supportive interventions and working collaboratively with partners to ensure every young person receives the right help at the right time.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Qualified in a relevant area such as youth work, counselling, psychology or social care (Level 4 or above)
* Experienced in supporting young people affected by substance misuse
* Confident in understanding safeguarding, confidentiality and referral pathways
* A clear communicator with strong IT, organisation and problem‑solving skills
* Empathetic, emotionally resilient and dedicated to improving outcomes for young people
A degree level qualification and training in motivational interviewing or trauma‑informed practice would be helpful but not essential.
If you are proactive, values‑led and passionate about creating lasting change, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
About Us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school‑aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
* Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
* Enhanced sick pay
* Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
* Annual performance/salary review
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
Closing date : 12/11/2025
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