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SalaryMain Duties Include:
- Deliver early stage Diversion services to children/young people on the fringes of the criminal justice system.
- Manage, supervise, and deliver PPS plans, court orders, and bail supervision plans.
- Assess needs and manage risk appropriately, promoting restorative practices, rehabilitation, and resilience.
- Operate within department guidelines as directed by middle management.
- Deliver effective social work and youth work services across various intervention stages.
- Facilitate Youth engagement clinics in partnership with PSNI and PPS.
- Deliver Community resolution notice programmes to young people referred by PSNI.
- Arrange assessments to inform tailor-made intervention plans.
- Work closely with victims to ensure their views are heard and engaged with the process.
- Ensure interventions are regularly planned, reviewed, and evaluated.
- Work in partnership with various stakeholders to support positive behavior change and reduce offending.
- Establish multi-agency networks to deliver interventions and support reintegration.
- Source, risk assess, and manage Reparative Activity placements.
- Participate in case conferences, reviews, and relevant meetings.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with YJA case recording policy.
- Participate in training and support of volunteers, students, and sessional workers.
- Promote and deliver restorative approaches to support children, young people, and victims.
- Serve as an Officer of the Court, providing high-quality reports and Bail Assessments.
- Work closely with colleagues in the Juvenile Justice Centre to provide a seamless service to young people in custody.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Social Work or Degree in Youth Work & Community Work.
- Demonstrated experience working with young people displaying challenging behavior.
- Experience in writing formal reports.
- Driving License and access to transport for job responsibilities.
- Warner interview applicable.
Desired Experience:
- Knowledge of working with young people in a justice context.
How to Apply: Please apply below or send your CV to
RecCoBelfast
