Youth Justice Officer, Peterborough City Council

Youth Justice Officer, Peterborough City Council
Pay rate £23 per hour 
Contract role,
We are recruiting for an experienced Youth Justice Officer to work in a team in the London Borough of Sutton.
 
·          Manage a caseload of children who are in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system · Complete assessments of risks, safety, needs and strengths
·          Create SMART intervention plans with children, families and partners
·          Deliver 1:1 and family-based interventions in homes, schools, community and office settings Supervise children in line with National Standards and monitor compliance
·          Take enforcement action where required (non-compliance or increased risk)
·          Attend Youth Court, support children and provide written and verbal reports
·          Manage out-of-court disposals, complete triage and deliver diversion interventions
·          Work collaboratively with police, CSC, health, education and other partners
·          Participate in safeguarding and multi-agency risk processes
·          Support restorative justice and ensure victims’ voices are represented
·          Maintain accurate case records and update ChildView promptly
·          Work within Child-First principles and follow all YJS policies, procedures and legislation
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
 
 
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
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