Youth Justice Case Manager

Bootle - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Sefton MBC to assist with the appointment of a Youth Justice Case Manager on a 6-month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 19.88 - 26.35 per hour

Summary:

The Youth Justice Case Manager plays a key role within Seftons Youth Justice Service working in partnership to help children and young people thrive stay safe and avoid criminalisation.

The post holder will work with children at risk of offending and those already involved in the youth justice system ensuring they are seen as children first. You will listen to their experiences understand their individual needs and deliver interventions that support positive change reduce risk and improve long-term outcomes.

You will manage risk safeguard children promote welfare protect the public and uphold the reputation of the Council and Youth Justice Service. The role involves complex case management multi-agency working direct interventions and the implementation of evidence-based practice in line with national standards.

Responsibilities:

Hold and lead on a complex and varied caseload including children subject to statutory court orders and those managed under MAPPA.
Assess the childs needs risk of reoffending risk of harm to others and risks to their own safety and wellbeing.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners including Childrens Social Care Police Education Health and voluntary agencies.
Maintain detailed accurate and up-to-date case records on the Case Management System (e.g. ChildView).
Maintain knowledge of the Youth Justice Service Development Plan Operational Policy National Standards and Board priorities.

Requirements:

Recognised professional qualification in one of the following:
- Social Work
- Diploma in Probation Studies
- DipHE Youth & Community
- Relevant Youth/Criminal Justice degree with appropriate experience
Significant post-qualification experience assessing children and families analysing need and developing intervention/support plans.
Strong understanding of youth justice legislation practice and safeguarding requirements.
Experience in multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience of engaging hard-to-reach children and families.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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