Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Youth Offending Team officer to join the YOT team for Bolton Council. The role is to provide cover for Youth Offending Team officer role so we require someone with relevant experience and knowledge of the service.
The role involves working with young people 10 - 17 and their families who:
- Get arrested by the police
- Are arrested for a crime and receive an out of court disposal
- Are charged with a crime and have to go to court
- Are convicted of a crime and are given a sentence
The role involves providing core services of the Youth Justice Service (YJS) including assessment and intervention to reduce reoffending by young people in line with National Standards and the Youth Justice Plan.
As part of a multi-agency team, and in partnership with relevant agencies the role involves providing a high-quality service to children, young people, their families, and the wider community with the aim of preventing offending.
Youth Offending Team Officers hold case management responsibility and make assessments, taking into account the young person, family, victims, and wider community, which lead to providing a package of support for young people either in the community or in custody.
The role will be office based.
Essential Requirements:
1. Either Social Work Qualification (i.e., degree in social work, MA Socia...