Social Care Qualified Practitioner Manager

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Vale of Glamorgan - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 40 - 40

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Lead and support the operational and strategic management of the Youth Justice Early Support Service (YJESS) team in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Ensure Youth Justice services are effectively delivered to children and young people including out-of-court diversion prevention and post-court supervision.

Hold casework responsibility while supervising developing and guiding staff to deliver high-quality interventions.

Manage risk ensure compliance with National Standards and contribute to management decision-making.

Form part of the YJESS Management Team supporting policy implementation service planning and quality assurance.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Ensure delivery of Youth Justice services in accordance with Council policies and the Youth Justice Service Plan.

Supervise children and young people both individually and in groups addressing assessed needs.

Oversee the production of Pre-Sentence Reports and support court proceedings.

Manage the quality of Assessment Planning Intervention and Supervision (APIS) within the Assetplus framework.

Analyse complex data to balance safeguarding public protection and developmental needs.

Ensure team compliance with National Standards for Youth Justice Case Management Guidance and the YJESS Risk-Led Policy.

Manage the YJESS duty system ensuring access to Appropriate Adults court representation Bail Support and ISS packages.

Provide supervision guidance and development opportunities for team members.

Make informed operational decisions regarding casework risk management and intervention planning.

Monitor service delivery identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to senior management.

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including courts social care teams and external partners.

Travel across the Vale of Glamorgan as required and work flexibly outside office hours if necessary.

Skills/Experience:

Experience in Youth Justice social care or related services including case management and supervision.

Proven ability to manage and develop staff with experience in team leadership.

Strong understanding of safeguarding public protection and risk management practices.

Knowledge of National Standards for Youth Justice Assetplus framework and case management guidance.

Ability to analyse complex information make informed decisions and prioritise effectively.

Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Competence in report writing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability to work flexibly including outside normal office hours and travel as required.

Commitment to equal opportunities diversity and inclusion in service delivery.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 06/02/2026.

Social Care Wales registration with relevant social care qualification.

Temporary role (52 weeks) 37 hours per week.

Location: 91 Salisbury Road Barry Vale of Glamorgan MK9 1EA.

Enhanced DBS check required.

Required Skills:

Experience in Youth Justice social care or related services including case management and supervision. Proven ability to manage and develop staff with experience in team leadership. Strong understanding of safeguarding public protection and risk management practices. Knowledge of National Standards for Youth Justice Assetplus framework and case management guidance. Ability to analyse complex information make informed decisions and prioritise effectively. Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Competence in report writing and maintaining accurate records. Ability to work flexibly including outside normal office hours and travel as required. Commitment to equal opportunities diversity and inclusion in service delivery.

Required Education:

Social Care Wales registration with relevant social care qualification.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Lead and support the operational and strategic management of the Youth Justice Early Support Service (YJESS) team in the Vale of Glamorgan. Ensure Youth Justice services are effectively delivered to children and young people including out-of-cour...