We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Redbridge to assist with the appointment of an Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer, on a 5.5 months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £26.50 - £34.22 per hour
Summary:
Redbridge Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer to manage a caseload of youth justice cases, including both out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders. Using a Child First, Offender Second approach, the role focuses on providing tailored support and interventions to children and young people to complete their orders and live crime-free lives. The officer will work collaboratively with families, schools, and partner agencies to reduce offending, re-offending, and disengagement from education, employment, and training.
The role requires strong communication, assessment, and case management skills, using AssetPlus to implement trauma-informed practices and evidence-based interventions that promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of youth justice cases in accordance with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.
* Provide effective, trauma-informed support and interventions to children and young people to help them complete their disposals/orders and avoid offending.
* Maintain clear and effective communication with children, young people, families, and relevant internal and external partners to secure the best outcomes.
* Ensure equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices are embedded in all aspects of work.
* Use AssetPlus for assessment and planning, focusing on building foundations for change and desistance.
Requirements:
* Social care qualification.
* Proven experience in youth justice, social work, or related fields.
* Knowledge of youth justice legislation, statutory frameworks, and case management systems.
* Experience delivering evidence-based interventions and working collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
* Strong report writing and presentation skills for courts and panels.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and approaches to reduce re-offending.
* Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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