Sandwell Children’s Trust (SCT) provides specialist community‑based services to children and young people. We operate as a “Good” provider under Ofsted and offer a supportive, collaborative culture.
Role
Title: Senior Practitioner – Multi‑agency Youth Justice Service
Salary: £42,839 – £48,226 per annum, dependent on experience.
Working hours and contract: 37 hours per week, fixed‑term contract until March 2027.
Key responsibilities
* Assist the Team Manager/Deputy Service Manager in delivering an effective service that meets the individual needs of young people and their families, helping to reduce and prevent further offending.
* Take senior first line management responsibility for designated areas of the multi‑agency Youth Justice Service and other preventative strands.
* Adhere to the YJB Performance Management Framework, standards for working with children and key performance indicators, and apply evidence‑based practice.
* Manage a reduced caseload of children and young people with complex needs.
* Support staff to manage their caseload; ensure planning meetings and reviews are completed on time and KPIs are met.
* Ensure safeguarding of children, young people and the community by managing risk, safety and wellbeing plans and chairing associated meetings.
* Collaborate with specialist services and partners to deliver intervention plans.
* Maintain up‑to‑date information systems.
* Deliver direct work/creative interventions to young people on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
* Attend court and represent the Youth Justice Service when required (training provided).
* Maintain health and safety for staff.
* Promote best‑value principles of continuous improvement and excellence in service provision.
Qualifications and experience
* National qualification (degree level) in a youth‑related subject, Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice.
* At least 24 months experience working in a multi‑agency Youth Offending Service with young people and their parents.
* Experience of case holding/management.
* Experience of working in a multi‑agency team, preferably in a Youth Justice setting.
* Experience of court work and the Criminal Justice system.
* Experience using the Youth Justice System’s databases (preferably Childview) and basic computer skills.
* Understanding of the legal framework of Youth Justice, including national standards, key elements of effective practice, scaled approach and a child‑first approach.
* Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long‑service recognition.
* Birthday paid off, in addition to annual leave and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
* Local government career‑average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6 %.
* Service awards at 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years thereafter.
* Flexible working patterns and clear career progression.
* Competitive mileage allowances (55 p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
Equal Opportunity
Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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