Youth Justice Practitioner - Ashton-Under-Lyne

Youth Justice Practitioner - Ashton-under-Lyne

Are you a passionate, dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Case Manager for a Youth Justice Service based in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will be required to contribute to the work of the Youth Justice Service in fulfilling its primary objective to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people.

Umbrella Rate: £30 - £35 per hour 

Duration: 3 months initially

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hrs/week – Office based

Youth Justice Practitioner role: Full JD Available

• Carry out in depth assessments of children and young people who have offended, taking into consideration any risk that they may present to themselves, others and the community
• Assess risk, analyse and put clear risk plans in place
• Direct work with children, young people and their families to meet their assessed needs
• Carry out reviews and statutory visits
• Engage parents and children, encouraging their full participation in order to reduce of further offending
• Refer young people and their families to appropriate workers / agencies that can meet their identified needs and to monitor their progress
• Directly supervise and enforce all relevant Court Orders on behalf of the Local Authority
• Prepare and present information (both written and oral) to the Court
• Undertake such work jointly with colleagues within the Service and from other agencies in appropriate cases
• Keep and maintain up-to-date records on all work carried
• Attend meetings, reviews and conferences where required

Essential Requirements

• Social work qualification or equivalent qualification appropriate to one of the Partner agencies e.g. Probation, Police, Education, Health             
• A commitment to undertake the Professional Certificate in Effective Practice Child Protection / Safeguarding Training           
• Must have a Youth Justice background and criminal justice experience
• Experience in court work and statutory proceedings
• Experience in assessing risk, analysing and putting clear risk plans in place             
• Understanding of Children Act and legal basis for Social Work intervention
• You Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UK
• Enhanced Child DBS registered to the update service

We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Youth Justice Practitioner friends or colleagues.

If you are a Youth Justice Practitioner and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on  and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on,  

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.