We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Solihull to assist with the appointment of a Youth Justice Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.49 - £31.50 per hour

Summary:

A Youth Justice Officer is required to work with children and young people within the Youth Justice Service.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with children and young people involved with the Youth Justice Service.
• Complete YJS AssetPlus assessments and develop appropriate plans based on individual needs and risks.
• Complete Prevention and Diversion assessments where required.
• Manage a caseload effectively and ensure all casework is completed within required timescales.
• Assess and manage risks and safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.

Qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Youth Justice or a related field.
• Qualified Social Workers who are willing to move into a specialist Youth Justice Officer role will be considered.

Essentials:

• Previous Youth Justice Service (YJS) experience is essential.
• Experience completing YJS AssetPlus assessments.
• Experience completing Prevention/Diversion assessment.
• Strong experience working directly with children and young people.
• Experience in assessment, case management and risk management.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

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 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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