Youth justice practitioner

Suffolk Council are looking to recruit a Youth Justice Practitioner to join our teambased in Riverside, Lowestoft. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis.The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £34,434 - £40,777 per annum, pro rata.

We're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Youth Justice Service Practitioner, your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

Reimagine the possibilities

Your role and responsibilities

We're looking for passionate professionals to join our team and make a real difference through youth rehabilitation. In this role, you will:

1. deliver innovative rehabilitation and intervention programs
2. support young people and their families to prevent youth offending and promote positive change
3. engage with victims of youth offences
4. provide court support services, including weekends and bank holidays (once trained and as required)
5. contribute to community safety initiatives
6. work as part of a close-knit, motivated, and supportive team
7. collaborate with specialist services and multi-agency networks
8. build strong connections with challenging young people