Joining Our Team
The Youth Justice Worker will support the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in custody, providing day‑to‑day assistance and interventions as required.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the security and safety of children and young people while providing day‑to‑day support in a custodial setting.
* Conduct interventions when required, oversee and facilitate safe movement around the site, and provide supervision to ensure safety.
* Identify and assess the complex needs of the children and young people you work with.
* Collaborate with young people, families or carers to agree on interventions or referrals that support their needs.
* Handle interventions when necessary, including de‑escalating situations, managing behavioural issues and applying conflict‑resolution techniques.
* Approach work with respectful curiosity, balancing challenge and support to help young people reach their potential and stay safe.
* Work closely with other professionals and organisations to collectively improve outcomes.
* Exercise sound judgement, using evidence‑based approaches to inform practice and continuously evaluate effectiveness.
* Participate in regular supervision with an experienced practitioner to reflect on and improve practice.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
* Commitment to high standards of care and service.
* Empathy and understanding.
* Effective decision‑making abilities.
* Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and complex needs.
* Strong problem‑solving skills.
* Pass required DBS check.
Eligibility and Requirements
* Be at least 18 years old at the time of commencement.
* Meet Civil Service nationality requirements and have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
* Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
* Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses).
* Have suitable hearing standards (no hearing aids).
Salary
* 37 hours a week: £33,746 per year.
* 39 hours a week: £35,875 per year.
* 41 hours a week: £38,003 per year.
Benefits
* 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years of service).
* Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
* Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
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