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Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Achieving for Children, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £26.00 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Youth Justice Case Worker this role will be: TW1 3BW

The right candidate will:

* The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of young people who have been either referred by the Police or ordered by the court, ensuring that a holistic assessment of need supports a robust intervention.

* The post holder will support children, young people and families with a range of needs and risks related primarily to offending behaviour, ensuring that any factors against desistance are addressed alongside the family and network and factors for desistance are fully promoted, particularly in regard to repairing harm, increasing social capital, education, emotional wellbeing and feeling safe.

* The post holder will attend Youth court and act as court officer including occasional court. This will include being part of a rota to cover Saturday court.

We require the following:

* Educated at level 4 or above professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Children and Youth, Social Care, Probation)

* Experience of working with children, young people and families with offending behaviour

* Experience of effective management of a caseload of young people in accordance with local policies/procedure and Youth Justice National Standards, and accurate recording.

* Skilled at undertaking timely, high quality, robust assessments (AssetPlus) and plans.

* Experience and understanding of how Courts work and of relevant Youth Justice legislation, including sentencing and bail/remand.

* Good knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice landscape, including best practice in regard to Good Lives Model, Desistance Theory, Trauma Informed Practice and Transitions

* Knowledge or keen interest in specific areas of offending such as harmful sexual behaviour, knife crime, county lines and national referral mechanism or children harming in the home.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon