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SalaryRedbridge Youth Justice and Targeted Prevention Service (YJTPS) are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic qualified Social Worker to join our committed team.
- Social Worker NQSW / SCP 01-03 / £37,443 - £39,264 per annum Recruitment & Retention £3,000
- Qualified Social Worker / SCP 04 - 09 / £40,833 - £46,041 per annum Recruitment & Retention £5,000
Following successful progression under Redbridge Social Work framework.
The role involves working in a multi-agency service in order to plan and deliver services aimed at reducing and preventing youth crime. The post holder will be required to carry out assessments, prepare reports and manage statutory Court Orders and Out of Court Disposals ensuring interventions are desistance focused while appropriately addressing both safety & well being and public protection using the Redbridge policies and procedures to assist you. You will need to be creative in the way that you work with complex families, engaging them to build on the positives whilst having a strong understanding of the impact of exploitation, trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
You will have excellent communication and assessment skills; the ability to implement intervention plans making best use of appropriate and targeted resources to deliver focussed outcomes; the organisational skills to undertake challenging work within tight deadlines, and maintain up-to-date records in line with National Standards; knowledge of both out of court disposals and court work and case management and the ability to work well under your own initiative and as part of a multi-agency Service. You will have an ability to interpret legislation and translate into practice, in addition to having an up-to-date knowledge of childcare & youth justice legislation.
The nature of the role means that flexible hours are needed including occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the children and families we work with, focusing on building positive professional working relationships to help facilitate and maintain change. The role will require you to balance Child First methodology with public protection and understand restorative practice and contextual safeguarding.
We support Social Workers in their progression, affording opportunities to grow skill sets. Staff have regular supervision with their line manager, frequent professional development sessions and access to group or specialist supervisions for those complex cases discussions and reflection.
If you are interested in being part of a team delivering excellent services to young people in Redbridge, please apply.
Redbridge is committed to making safer recruitment decisions and to preventing unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. As such some posts may be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. References may also be taken up prior to interview.
Embracing diversity and promoting equalities for all.
and Person specification
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
