Youth Justice Support Officer
Youth Justice Support Officer
£33,324 - £35,751 per annum
ABOUT US
Newham Together – The best place for children and young people.
Newham YOT aims to prevent crime, and the fear of crime, by ensuring that services are available to support children and young people in the criminal justice system whilst ensuring the needs of victims and our communities are taken into account and that people are at the heart of everything we do. We are therefore seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Youth Justice Practitioner.
We want to be a centre of excellence for Children’s and young people by 2023, and the foundations of the clearly articulated ‘Newham Together’ model (based on Co-Production, Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, Clarity and Community) is now in place to help us get there.
Apply now, and be part of our success.
ABOUT THE JOB
With the support of the YOT Head of Service, Team Managers and Youth Justice Officers you will provide direct services to young people subject to Statutory Court orders and out of court disposals to provide case management, supervision and interventions
Youth Offending Support Officers are required to complete accurate and thorough assessments using Asset Plus. They will ensure that plans are coordinated, innovative, creative and centred around the young person’s needs and risks. Youth Offending Support Officers provide written and verbal reports to the Youth and Crown Court and acting as Court Officer when required.
Candidates will have the skills to work effectively in assessing young people within a multi-agency setting to safeguard children, prevent re-offending; protect victims and the wider community, as well as embedding a trauma informed approach to ensure we obtain meaningful outcomes for children and their families.
The role operates within a diverse borough, with children and young people who demonstrate a complex range of needs; showing empathy and understanding are a daily part of the job.
ABOUT YOU
Applicants will have knowledge of the legislation relating to children and young people including the Children’s Act 1989 and 2004, Crime and Disorder Act 1989, Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. Knowledge of relevant Key Performance Indicators and National Standards.
With the support of the YOT Head of Service, Team Managers and Youth Justice Officers you will provide direct services to young people subject to Statutory Court orders and out of court disposals to provide case management, supervision and interventions
The post holder will have:
• Previous experience of working with challenging Young People (e.g. Police, Probation, Schools, Criminal Justice, Youth Work).
• Experience of writing reports
• Experience of working in a multi-agency/public/voluntary setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of restorative justice principles
• Experience of performing case management tasks including assessment, intervention planning and delivery
• Educated to Degree level and/or equivalent experience
For more information about who we are looking for, please refer to the person specification (within the job description).
OUR OFFER
We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work.
We will offer you:
• A competitive package of up to £35,571.
• Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home.
• Smarter Working with new modern technology.
• 'Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.
• Excellent transport links to the rest of the capital.
• Permanent and stable senior leadership with a consistent vision.
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits.
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.
• We will be a ‘centre of excellence’ for children and young people’s services by 2023.
Closing date 1.10.21
TO APPLY
Please apply through our recruitment portal ensuring that you submit a CV and Supporting Statement.
The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed in the person specification.
Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in their supporting statement.
Please view Youth Justice Support Officer Job Description
Additional Information
The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.
Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees.
The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account. These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).