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Probation officer

Service Care Solutions
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0AB, England

Salary

£20.3 - £26.45 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service is seeking a Probation Officer for a 6-month position based in Accrington, covering various areas in North West Lancashire.
  • The role requires a pay rate of £20.30 per hour on a PAYE basis or £26.45 per hour on a limited company basis.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children and young people, particularly in managing high-risk cases and facilitating transitions to adult services.
  • The position involves assessment, planning, intervention, and report writing, focusing on reducing reoffending and improving community safety.
  • Interested applicants can contact Andy at Service Care Solutions for more information.

LOCATION: Accrington

HOURS: 37 hours - Monday to Friday

PAY RATE: 20.30 PAYE rate per hour - 26.45 Limited rate per hour

The role will cover the below areas, so travel will be expected: North West Lancashire, Blackburn & Darwen, East Lancashire, Central Lancashire. A Probation Officer is required working within the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service for 6 months, to be reviewed.

The Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service aims to improve outcomes for children, parents/carers and families, preventing and reducing risk of offending and harm, leading to safer communities and fewer victims of crime. The service strives to achieve the vision by working in line with the service's core principles of Child First, Trauma Informed and Restorative approaches.

The post will be Lancashire based, covering all areas with the Sub region. The Joint Protocol recognises the unique skills held by Probation Officers in working with high-risk cases as well as identifying and supporting children, young people and their families in their transition to adult services. Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service is committed to reducing reoffending and the use of custody for children and young people. We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of working with children and young people, with the skills and knowledge to divert them from further offending.

The post holder duties will include assessment, planning, intervention and report writing. The role involves the management of high risk of harm children and young people, in the community and in custody, who are subject to statutory court orders, in accordance with the Standards for Children in the Youth Justice System and Youth Justice Board Case Management guidance.

There is an expectation that the seconded probation officer will manage Out Of Court Disposals for children age 17 years and above to ensure relevant transition interventions are completed. You will act as single point of contact between the Child and Youth Justice Service and the adult Criminal Justice Services to assist and develop practice and facilitate the transition of children and young people into adult services, for example through the delivery of a transition programme.

For more information, please call Andy at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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