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Youth Justice Case Worker Kingston & Richmond

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Twickenham, Greater London TW2 6SR, England

Salary

£26 - £32.21 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Youth Justice Practitioner position is located in Kingston and Richmond, offering a pay rate of £26.00 per hour (PAYE) or £32.21 per hour (Umbrella).
  • The role focuses on preventing and reducing offending among young people by managing a caseload and providing support to youth and their families.
  • Candidates must possess a professional qualification in Children and Youth, Social Care, or Probation at Level 4 or above, along with relevant experience in working with young offenders.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and acting as a Court Officer when necessary.
  • Applicants should have a strong understanding of Youth Justice National Standards and be skilled in writing court reports and risk management.

Job Title: Youth Justice PractitionerLocation: Kingston and RichmondPay Rate: £26.00 per hour (PAYE) / £32.21 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role:Service Care Solutions is assisting Achieving for Children (AfC) in recruiting a Youth Justice Practitioner. The successful candidate will work within the Targeted Youth Support Service, focusing on preventing and reducing offending by young people. This role involves managing a caseload, supporting young people and families, and working closely with local partners to ensure effective interventions and support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of young people referred by the Police or court orders.
  • Conduct holistic assessments to develop intervention plans.
  • Support young people and families in addressing needs related to offending behaviors.
  • Act as a Court Officer, including covering occasional Saturday court.
  • Work restoratively, promoting welfare and desistance for young people in the criminal justice system.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Professional qualification in Children and Youth, Social Care, or Probation (Level 4 or above).
  • Experience working with young people involved in offending behavior.
  • Strong understanding of Youth Justice National Standards, court processes, and relevant legislation.
  • Skills in writing court reports, risk management, and public protection.

Application Contact:For more information or to apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions at

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.