Youth Justice Practitioner X 2

Wakefield Youth Justice Service is seeking to appoint two committed and motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Do you want to join Wakefield Youth Justice Service and make a significant positive impact on the lives of the children and families you work with?

What does the role involve?

• You will manage a caseload of children across YJS provision, you will undertake assessments, planning and interventions with children involved in statutory and non-statutory Youth Justice and diversionary programmes.

• You will work alongside partner agencies across the district and beyond you will contribute to managing and reducing risks to children, victims and communities.

• You will develop and fulfil the ambitions of vulnerable children by adopting a child first approach.

• You will involve children and families in the review and design of services and promote meaningful participation to positively influence service delivery.

If you are passionate about being part of a team committed to supporting children to achieve their potential, then we welcome your application.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject area e.g., Youth Justice, Probation, youth work, social work or teaching, or;
• The ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skill gained through relevant experience and employment.

Why Wakefield Council

• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• 30 days holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

 Apply now to be part of an organisation committed to empowering its staff and creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 12^th June 2024.

If you wish to speak to someone about these roles please contact Roisin Farmer, Samantha Fuller or Laura Geoghegan on 01924 304155

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Samantha Fuller & Laura Geoghegan.

Tel: 01924 304155

E-mail: sfuller@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.