Education Training and Employment Officer (Youth Justice)

Peterborough Youth Justice Team are excited to be recruiting for an Education, Training and Employment Officer to join the Service. Rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding Features’ in 2020 HMIP Inspection, the Team are looking for candidates with strong experience of working with children and young people aged 10-18 and of working with other agencies to influence change.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate good knowledge of the barriers that can impact children and young people accessing Education Training and Employment and the organisations that can help to support young people in this area. They will also have sound awareness of safeguarding and Youth Justice legislation.
The postholder will also have strong listening and engagement skills and the ability to advocate for young people’s needs with confidence and empathy. Educated to level 3 and with good IT skills, the post holder must also have access to their own vehicle as they will be needing to visit different educational establishments to facilitate young people’s attendance. This post is also eligible to access a nine-day working fortnight.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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