We are looking to recruit a Principal Youth Offending Service Practitioner in the Youth Justice Team within Havering. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Havering ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance! The responsibilities of the Principal Youth Offending Service Practitioner includes: Prevent youth offending, protect the public and safeguard individuals. Contribute to both the operational efficiency and the strategic development of the Youth Offending Service. Discharge the responsibilities of the local Youth Justice Partnership under both the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Crime Justice and Immigration Act 2008 in relation to youth justice disposals. Help deliver the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 & 2004 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those in the care of the authority. Maintain professional standards of practice and to implement and comply with the Departmental vision, values, strategic objectives, procedures and managerial guidance. Operate with significant professional autonomy. Improving performance and quality of work done by staff under his/her line management. To act as a member of a professional multi-agency team providing criminal justice services to children subject to statutory supervision and their families. Oversee and undertake the production of a range of reports including Pre-Sentence Reports and reports to case conferences, reviews and planning meetings. To ideal candidate will have: Eligibility to work in the UK Youth Justice experience Assett Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London. To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information