Youth Justice Service Officer

Youth Justice Service Officer – Oxfordshire County Council

Good Afternoon,

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Youth Justice Service Officer

Rate – Negotiable

3/6 months Contract

You will have a sound understanding of child development, criminogenic risk and need, and Youth Justice statutory requirements around public protection.

You will be an experienced practitioner with the ability to pick up a case-load and work effectively in a range of professional environments, including Court.

To be considered for this opportunity you will have a Level 5 qualification/recognised professional qualification (or equivalent) in a related subject: Youth Justice, education, youth work, health, probation, prison service, police, OR a Professional Social Work Qualification.

You will also have:

• Experience of direct work with children, young people, families, and the community

• Experience of carrying out assessments of need and risk of children and young people

• Knowledge of legislation, standards and practice frameworks relating to Youth Justice

• Experience of developing and delivering strengths-based intervention plans

• Experience of providing support to young people and colleagues in relation to a range of sensitive and complex issues

• Experience of delivering programmes and projects

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

- Direct Youth Justice practice

- Use of Asset plus assessment and planning framework

- Use of Child view (or equivalent) recording system

- Experience of high-risk complex case-management

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3/6 months

Salary: £25.00-£35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Youth Justice Service: 1 year (required)
• Youth Offending Service: 1 year (required)
• Social Work or Equivalent: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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