Youth Justice Worker - Remote

Overview

The Youth Justice Worker role involves working with children within the youth justice system to prevent offending and safeguard their welfare. The position is a fixed-term contract until March 2027 with a hybrid working model.

In Short

• Two fixed-term contracts until March 2027.
• Roles in both Pre-Court and Post-Court teams.
• Hybrid working with some office-based days required.
• Engage with children in assessment and intervention planning.
• Produce and present complex reports.
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Supportive work culture focused on children's rights.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Experience in youth justice or related fields.
• Ability to create bespoke intervention packages.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Flexibility in work hours and approach.
• Passion for advocating children's rights.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Resilience and a strong work ethic.
• Good organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and Wellbeing services.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Employee discounts program.
• Relocation expenses (if applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Tax-efficient benefits.
• Access to a car lease scheme.
• Referral payment for hard-to-fill jobs.