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The ServicePYJS is situated in the Children, Families and Education Directorate of Portsmouth City Council.It is a multi-disciplinary, partnership organisation that works both within the Children and Families Services and the wider Youth Justice System.This motivated and committed team requires an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual who would enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working in our service, to help us establish and develop our delivery of Young Futures Prevention interventions.The RoleReporting to a YJS TeamLeader, you will work restoratively to: <ul>
<li>Liaise with colleagues both within and outside the YJS in order to gather relevant information to support and inform the Young Futures Panel process. Liaise with children and their families to seek their consent and views for intervention to be offered.Liaise with parents, carer, other family members and professional networks to ensure plans are agreed and delivered with them to support sustainable change.</li>
<li>Offer up to date information, advice and signposting to other services, including voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations.</li>
<li>Complete high quality assessments to develop recommendations and plans and write high quality records, and present information in a variety of formats.</li>
<li>Hold a 'caseload' of children; planning, delivering, co-ordinating and reviewing direct interventions with them, under a restorative approach, to promote and build on strengths, and reduce risk and need.</li>
<li>Provide direct work with children and families in a variety of settings to support them to manage challenges they may experience including offending behaviour, emotional wellbeing, substance misuse, healthy relationships, access to education and employment, housing, and income. At times, this could include small group work.</li>
</ul> In applying for this role, you will be joining a lively, challenging and supportive team whose priority is improving outcomes for Portsmouth's children who offend or are at risk of offending. You will also be contributing to ongoing service development in PYJS in helping us to develop our work with parents, carers and families and making links to other community-based services. The ideal candidate:We are looking for a practitioner who is:<ul>
<li>Highly motivated and enthusiastic</li>
<li>Creative, flexible and innovative in helping colleagues and families find solutions to overcome barriers and challenges</li>
<li>Keen to develop their practice skills within a multi-agency, youth justice setting</li>
</ul> You will need to have:A nationally recognised qualification such as NVQ level 4 or other higher level qualification or equivalent experience, in a relevant field.Experience of working with children, young people and families; particularly those who are more isolated and/or face multiple challenges. Knowledge of the range ofsupportservices available to children and families in the CityExcellent assessment and analytical skills to assess, plan, review and evaluate interventions with a complex caseload.Demonstrableunderstanding of child development and youth offending to support your work within a youth justice context.A positive attitude tosupporting children who experience challenges, alongside their parents and carers, and repairing any harm caused.A flexible and restorative approach to service delivery, focussing on good outcomes for children, young people, their families and victims of youth crime.Confidence to use your professional knowledge and experience to provide highsupport and high challenge and find creative ways of managing complex, difficult and sometimes volatile situations.Excellent communication skills with children, young people, parents, colleagues, managers and key stakeholders.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid working arrangements :Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be 2 days required in the office Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email:Lisa Morgan - <a href="mailto:lisa.morgan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.morgan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> orEmma Donnelly - <a href="mailto:emma.donnelly@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.donnelly@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Interviews date: 14th October 2025Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Youth Justice Practitioner -Young Futures

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30 hours per week on annualised hours contract usually working a rota between 18 and 37 hours per week including weekends and evenings.Peak demand for service is during school holidays with no more than equivalent of 5 days leave to be taken in the summer holidays and no more than equivalent of 10 days leave to be taken in school holidays per leave year. The service is open Monday to Saturday. A limited amount of 6 day/week working is required to ensure rota cover. You may be working from any of our 6 Adventure playgrounds which are located between PO1 - PO6. Link to PYC website -<a href="https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/play" target="_blank">https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/play</a> What is the role all about?Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for children and families?Join our dynamic team at a council-run Adventure Playground, where every day is packed with creativity, energy, and fun!As a Playground Activity Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the action - organising and delivering a wide range of exciting activities for children aged 6 to 13. From arts and crafts to sports, games, and imaginative play, you’ll help bring joy and adventure to every session.You’ll engage with children from diverse backgrounds, build positive relationships with families, and work closely with your teammates to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe play environment. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining site safety and reporting any potential hazards.Beyond the day-to-day fun, you’ll support the development of the playground itself—helping a space that reflects the needs and voices of local children, all while following Portsmouth City Council’s policies and procedures.You will be organising and running activities for children aged 6 - 13 and families on a council run Adventure Playground. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports and other creative activities. You will be engaging and communicating with children from varying backgrounds as well as interacting with their parents and your own colleagues.You will also be responsible for ensuring the sites are a safe environment for children to play in and report any potential dangers. You will be supporting the Adventure Playground staff team to develop the play facility having regard for the needs of local children and in line with PCC policies &amp; procedures.Who is the person?You need to:<ul>
<li>Be aged 16 or over as this is a requirement for the role.</li>
<li>Be able to relate to younger people aged 6 - 13 years. Previous experience working with children would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Be self-motivated and have enthusiasm to support physical and creative activities for children.</li>
<li>Be able to deal with conflict and work well under pressure.</li>
<li>Have good communication skills in talking to a wide range of people including children, parents, and colleagues.</li>
<li>The ability to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the role.</li>
<li>Be a team player who can work in small teams effectively.</li>
<li>Demonstrate an understanding for Safeguarding children in this role.</li>
<li>Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations.</li>
<li>Having a qualification in Play Work would be advantageous but not essential.10. Be flexible to work across all of the Council Adventure Playgrounds.</li>
</ul>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached below.About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Playworker

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The ServiceUnder the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, every local authority has to ensure youth justice services operate within their area.Portsmouth Youth Justice Service is situated in the Children, Families and Education Directorate of Portsmouth City Council.We are a multi-disciplinary, partnership organisation that works within Children and Families Services and the wider Youth Justice System to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people (10 – 17 years of age).The RoleThis well-resourced and innovative team requires an enthusiastic, creative and knowledgeable Restorative Justice Practitioner, who will enjoy the challenge of working in this important service.Providing a key role for children who have offended and the individuals or organisations harmed by their offence(s), you will deliver specialist Restorative Justice functions within the team.Reporting to a Youth Justice Service Team Leader and working with other Restorative Justice Practitioners in the Service, you will administer and co-ordinate restorative justice processes and activities including victim contact, reparation, mediation, restorative conferences and one to one support and/or intervention.You will ensure contact processes are completed in a timely way which is sensitive to needs and can inform effective intervention planning.In addition, you will co-ordinate the use of a variety of community venues and placements suitable for restorative justice, reparation and unpaid work, including those available at evenings and weekends.Working alongside our Community Engagement Co-Ordinator, you will also support our work to recruit, select, train, and support YJS volunteers who contribute to our Restorative Justice delivery.You will take a pro-active approach to promote opportunities for volunteering with the YJS via advertisement across a range of media (in line with PCC policies and procedures) and at local venues and events and respond to enquiries from potential volunteers to ensure timely provision of further information, including application packs.The ideal candidateWill need to have/be:<ul>
<li>An understanding of the Youth Justice System, in particular the role of Restorative Justice in the delivery of youth justice work. </li>
<li>Excellent knowledge and skills in the area of assessment and be competent in using these to ensure best outcomes for young people, victims and volunteers.</li>
<li>A sound understanding on the nature and management of risk (of reoffending and harm) and vulnerability (safety and wellbeing).</li>
<li>Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service, be flexible in being able to adapt to the changing needs of the team. Maintain a professional approach which encourages service user engagement. </li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with people from many different agencies as well as with young people, victims and volunteers.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</li>
<li>Calm and organised to enable you to meet the daily deadlines whilst working within this busy service. Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative whilst recognising policies and procedures in place. Have problem solving skills when dealing with the variety of challenges you will be facing daily. Demonstrate confidence in working within timescales set.</li>
</ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid working arrangements:Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be 2 days required in the office.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email:Kim Helme - <a href="mailto:Kim.Helme@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kim.Helme@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Restorative Justice Practitioner

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As a key member of the PYC team, you’ll help shape a vibrant, inclusive youth club experience. You’ll: •	Have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and effectively engage young people, with the ability to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English. •	Have relevant experience of working with young people aged 11–19, preferably in a youth club or another informal setting. •	Build trusting relationships with young people to encourage participation and personal growth. •	Plan and deliver creative, engaging activities that reflect young people’s interests and needs. •	Lead on the club’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, including all related administration and coordination. •	Take charge of the club in the Youth Managers absence, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. •	Support staff, volunteers, and students, and role model professional practice in all settings. •	Be open-minded but recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour or language when necessary. •	Conduct occasional detached (outreach) work across Portsmouth, offering support to young people and signposting to other agencies. •	Make sound decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people, staff, and the wider community. •	Lead debrief sessions with the team and submit accurate monitoring data to service managers. •	Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding progress, behaviour, or safeguarding concerns. •	Represent PYC at meetings and collaborate with other services. •	Carry out essential administrative tasks, including: •	Data entry and record keeping •	Planning and booking off-site trips •	Completing risk assessments for activities •	Managing social media accounts •	Completing safeguarding referrals •	You will be based at one of our youth clubs in Portsmouth working during the day plus a minimum of 4 weekday evenings until 2100 hours. You will be flexible to provide cover at any of our youth clubs when needed. Skills: You’re someone who: •	Connects easily with young people and understands their world. •	Has experience in informal education or youth work settings. •	Can lead and support a team with confidence and compassion. •	Is passionate about youth voice and participation—you believe young people should help shape the services they use. •	Can recognise when young people are having issues and respond appropriately, offering support and signposting. •	Is organised and confident in managing administrative responsibilities. •	Can manage challenging behaviour using restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques. •	Champions inclusivity and equality, and isn’t afraid to challenge discrimination. •	Can track and celebrate young people’s achievements, including through DofE and other accreditations. •	Has up-to-date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. •	Is resilient when faced with difficult and challenging situations. •	Is flexible and willing to support other PYC youth clubs across Portsmouth.

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