Youth Justice Worker ***
We are looking for someone to have responsibility for developing a trauma-informed approach to individual assessment, planning & interventions with children & families who have Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).
This role is working with a Local authority in the Merseyside area to work within the Youth Justice Service.
Rate of Pay: £16.63+ per hour (negotiable on experience)
Contract: 3-6 month agency contract with a view to be extended.
Working Hours: Mon - Friday 37 hours per week.
Location: St Helens.
Role Responsibilities:
- Manage a case load of youth justice children from diverse backgrounds and work innovatively with them, engaging them and their families and other professionals in order to assess, develop and deliver intervention and activities that support their personal and social skills and participation in society.
- Directly contribute to achieving positive youth justice service outcomes linked to KPI's including reducing re-offending, reducing FTE's, reducing the use of custody and reducing the unnecessary criminalisation of CLA.
- Duties and responsibilities must be exercised in a manner which is consistent with the Service's policies, including those relating to Diversity, Dignity at Work and Data Protection.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team, to be responsible for all aspects of case management of youth justice cases, including dealing with non-compliance issues swiftly and effectively in compliance with local and national standards and inspection frameworks
- To effectively engage with children & families from diverse backgrounds at all stages of case management including during assessment, review and delivery of interventions/programmes.
Key qualifications:
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) or equivalent QCF Degree or Equivalent
*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*
To apply for this role please email dm @spencerclarkegroup.co.uk & call Dane on .