Children and Young People Caseworker (Victim Services)

As a Children and Young People Caseworker youll play a vital role in supporting young victims of crime. Youll build trusted relationships and offer practical tailored interventions including activities and awareness sessions in schools and community settings. Working closely with other agencies youll ensure robust referral pathways and provide critical support to young people helping them understand their rights navigate the criminal justice system and regain control of their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a caseload of young people affected by crime assessing individual needs and risks.
• Facilitate awareness-raising sessions in community settings on topics like crime prevention and restorative justice.
• Engage young victims in service design and feedback processes to shape impactful support programs.

Qualifications :

• Experience working with vulnerable young people and delivering youth engagement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and ability to work inter-agency.
• Strong communication and empathy skills with an adaptable solution-focused approach.

Additional Information :

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description and Personal Specification to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process please see our contact information on the Candidate Help Page. Please use reference REF3691F in your message so that we can identify the opportunity. 

When applying please be cautious over the answers you provide. If you select NO to the screening question regarding Right to Work in the UK your applica will automatically be closed. 

Contract: Permanent

Hours & work pattern: Full time 37.5 hours per week. 

Salary: 27997

Location: Covering West London. Based from one of our hubs in London with frequent travel across London. Team meets in Croydon on Monday and the role will otherwise be based in Ealing. 

Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised. Where a deadline is advertised Catch22 reserves the right to withdraw the post from advertisement without notice. 

Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do. 

Proactive Recruitment Strategy: We are proactively recruiting to build a pool of pre-cleared candidates for future vacancies for some of our opportunities. While we may not be able to offer an immediate role successful applicants will undergo all relevant pre-employment checks enabling them to join our workforce promptly when a position becomes available. This approach is based on expected leavers over the coming 3 month period and ensures a smooth transition into the team as opportunities arise.

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role submitted applications must contain a CV satisfactory responses to the screening questions and information detailing interest in the role to be considered for this position.

Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) should not be used to exaggerate skills & experiences create generic responses that are not unique to the individual and for any assessments used by the Hiring Team to measure an individuals natural abilities. 

Catch22s Commitment to Opportunity & Progression

At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our 2024 within our Justice Hub we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.

Catch22s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have Banned the Box. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead we invite disclosures at interview stage and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see the Job Information Pack for more information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time