Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to any time they were overseas.
You will need to be a qualified social worker, probation officer, or have a relevant, good‑quality honours degree. In addition, we are also looking for candidates to hold the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (or PCEP) or be prepared to complete this in your first year of employment. This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Youth Justice Service (YJS) in Walsall. We are a multi‑agency service with the principal aim of preventing and reducing youth offending in Walsall in line with our ‘Child First’ vision.
Walsall YJS is continually improving and striving for excellence, and we are keen that the successful candidate achieves the best outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, whilst keeping victims at the heart of everything we do.
We're looking for practitioners who are enthusiastic, committed and up for the challenge of working with some of the most disadvantaged children and families in our communities who often have multiple and complex needs. If you're able to assess children's needs, develop intervention plans, review their progress and work within a complex multi‑agency context including courts, this role may be perfect for you!
Walsall YJS are committed to giving you lots of learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Additionally, your well‑being is important to us, so we offer a flexible and supportive working environment that provides a positive work‑life balance, including generous annual leave and a 9‑day fortnight.
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why – as well as a satisfying and rewarding job – we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first‑class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community. We recognise that achieving true inclusivity is an ongoing journey; together, we strive to create a welcoming workplace that celebrates differences and empowers everyone to thrive.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
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Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters – Children's Social Worker Recruitment
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