Job Title: Youth Justice Social Worker / Probation Officer (3-Month Fixed Term)
Location: St Helens (Hybrid working opportunity)
Team: St Helens Youth Justice Service (YJS)
About the Role:
We are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Youth Justice Social Worker or Probation Officer for a 3-month fixed-term role within our multi-agency St Helens Youth Justice Service (YJS). The successful candidate will hold a caseload of young people engaged through our Prevention and Diversion pathways, providing essential support to help reduce offending and risk of exploitation.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of young people open to the service via Prevention and Diversion pathways.
Complete assessments using the Youth Justice Board (YJB) Prevention and Diversion Assessment tool.
Identify unmet needs and develop child-led plans focused on supporting young people to move away from offending and reduce exploitation risks.
Provide occasional court duty officer cover for the service.
Undertake office duties as required.
Apply both a Child First approach and Trauma Informed Practice in all work with young people.
Person Specification:
Qualified and experienced Youth Justice Social Worker or Probation Officer.
Proven ability to work effectively with young people involved in the youth justice system.
Experience with prevention and diversion strategies in youth justice.
Strong assessment and case management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team.
Commitment to Child First and Trauma Informed approaches.
Ability to work independently and "hit the ground running" in a fast-paced environment.
About St Helens YJS:
St Helens Youth Justice Service is a well-established multi-agency team, rated Good at our last HMIP inspection. We pride ourselves on delivering effective, child-centered interventions that reduce offending and protect young people. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our ongoing success while benefiting from flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
Harry Greenhalgh
Specialist Recruiter – Youth Justice
Service Care Solutions
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