About the role:
1. Act as a lead between CGL and YJS and co-locate between CGL and YJS as and if needed.
2. Liaise with Youth Justice Service regularly and effectively, ensuring a good joint-working relationship between CGL and YJS.
3. Further develop and improve sustainable pathways from YJS into drug and alcohol service.
4. Represent CGL at relevant multi-agency meetings.
About you:
5. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice Systems in relation to young people up to the age of 18.
6. Good knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
7. Experience of multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions.
8. Knowledge of current legislation surrounding young people and young adults.
9. Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.
10. Experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment.
11. Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people.
12. Have a valid UK driving licence, and a use of own car, to work flexibly across different sites in West Sussex as required.
What we will give to you:
13. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”.
14. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
15. Contributory pension scheme
16. A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
17. A friendly and supportive team
18. Training, career development & progression opportunities
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 18/12/2025 Closing Date 12/12/2025