Overview
Youth Justice Worker – HMP Werrington, Ash Bank Rd, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0DX. Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39-hour week including 20% unsocial hours). Region: Midlands. Vacancy type: Merit.
About the role
The Youth Custody Service is transforming its workforce, and this role is focused on supporting children and young people in custody. It is similar to a prison officer role but specifically cared for youth in custody. A DBS check is required.
Key responsibilities
* Handle practical aspects of life for children in custody, including interventions when required.
* Oversee and facilitate safe movement around the site and provide supervision to ensure safety.
Requirements to become a Youth Justice Worker
* Be at least 18 years old at the start of employment.
* Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
* Pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process (this is a physically active role).
* Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses).
* Have a suitable standard of hearing without the use of hearing aids.
* Visible tattoos are allowed if not offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating; facial tattoos are generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.
Pay and hours
The initial training is 37 hours per week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week. Your annual salary reflects your weekly hours:
* 37 hours a week = £33,746 per year
* 39 hours a week = £35,875 per year
* 41 hours a week = £38,003 per year
All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances applicable to the role/location.
Benefits
* 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ 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
Assessment and application process
* During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: communicating and influencing; managing a quality service; making effective decisions; caring.
* Online tests: Stage 1 assesses basic judgement and numerical skills. If successful, Stage 2 is a task-based assessment.
* Online Assessment Centre (OAC): After passing online tests, you will be invited to an online assessment centre. Upon successful completion, you will undertake a medical and fitness test.
* Job offers: merit vacancy. If successful at the OAC, you will be placed on a merit list based on your score.
* You can stay on the merit list for 12 months; after this you’ll need to apply again.
* Operational Support Grade (OSG): If unsuccessful for Youth Justice Worker after OAC, an alternative OSG role may be offered.
Reasonable adjustments
Reasonable adjustment support is available. If you think you might need it, select yes during the application process.
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