About the team
An exciting opportunity in a multi-disciplinary team to assist in the delivery of effective, safe and child-focused services to children and young people in the Youth Justice System. and their families and carers. To support young people on Youth Justice Court Orders within own caseload, and in support of ISS and high-risk Youth Justice cases. To provide input and interventions in a child first approach to safeguard young people, protect the public and reduce future reoffending. To work directly with parents/carers to promote positive and safe outcomes in partnership with other agencies.

About the role
To enable young people in the Youth Justice System to change their behaviour and ensure the safety of others and the young person.

To build relationships with young people based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to develop a safe and positive future.

The ability to complete assessments, develop intervention plans and keep accurate records on a Case Management System. An understanding to the child first approach and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and parents and carer. The ability to engage with young people within the Youth Justice system.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people within a multi-disciplinary team to to enable them to develop a more positive future.

About you
Essential:

• Driving Licence
• IT Recording Skills

Clear Communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience of working with 10 – 17 year olds
• Experience of the Youth Justice System
• Experience of Assessment and Planning

How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Job Reference: HCC25494