Youth Justice Worker

Job Description

Would you like to take part in an exciting opportunity to work with children in the Youth Justice System and contribute to their safety and wellbeing and support them in achieving positive outcomes? If yes, apply now!

The Youth Justice Service is part of specialist services with a remit to support children who are involved within the criminal justice system and where possible divert them from becoming criminalised. As a statutory service responsible for delivering the Youth Justice Boards (YJB) national objectives we work with complex children with a range of needs. We seek to empower children to make change whilst being safe from criminal exploitation, achieving positive outcomes and having their basic needs met.

As a Youth Justice Worker you will be part of a committed, experienced and dedicated team who seek to engage children using Child First principles and trauma informed practice. You will work to ensure that under 18’s are seen as children within the criminal justice system whilst maintaining supervision standards that meet national requirements as set out in accordance with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Children’s Act 1989 and associated legislation. This includes assessment, report writing and direct work with children with complex needs, including those at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation and those who present the highest risk to the community. 

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Motivated and committed to working to safeguard children.
• Committed to professional development.
• Has good written and oral communication skills that support good assessment, analysis and sound evidenced based decision-making skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families
• Ability to work constructively with colleagues in other teams/agencies whilst providing appropriate challenge when required.
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines.
• Ability to use technology as part of the role including, Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, devices: laptops, and corporate iPhones.

Please download the Job Description & Person Specification.

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce:• Global Majority Background• Care Leavers• People who are disabledWe are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community, because we recognise the value of diverse perspective and experiences.
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To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AIInterviews will take place at our office in Room 19, East Sussex College Hastings, Station Approach, Hastings, TN34 1BA within one week of closing date. Dates will be confirmed.Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details
There is an opportunity to advance professional development by completing the Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice), to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. We also offer flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jonathan Emanuel, Practice Manager, at jonathan.emanuel@eastsussex.gov.uk or 07795 012830
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.