Youth Justice Practitioner (Redeployment 22052)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:
  - Post 1:West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU Hybrid
  - Post 2: Constantine House Ipswich IP1 2DH - Hybrid
• Salary: 34434 - 40777per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours: 37 flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as aYouth Justice Service Practitioneryour innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

Reimagine the possibilities

Your role and responsibilities

Were looking for passionate professionals to join our team and make a real difference through youth this role you will:

• Deliver innovative rehabilitation and intervention programs
• Support young people and their families to prevent youth offending and promote positive change
• Engage with victims of youth offences
• Provide court support services including weekends and bank holidays (once trained and as required)
• Contribute to community safety initiatives
• Work as part of a close-knit motivated and supportive team
• Collaborate with specialist services and multi-agency networks
• Build strong connections with challenging young people
• Demonstrate resilience flexibility and a belief in the power of rehabilitation
• Apply strong assessment skills
• Commit to youth justice reform.

You will need

• Excellent information-gathering and analytical skills
• A commitment to your own professional development
• If you do not already hold the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC) or the Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (including YJEPC Desistance Top-Up) you will be expected to work towards the YJEPC qualification as part of your employment. This qualification will be fully funded by Suffolk County Council.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Suffolk Youth Justice Service (SYJS) works with children and young people who are in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System.

We also support parents carers and victims of youth crime operating as a multi-agency partnership hosted by Suffolk County Council.

Our core aim is to:

• Prevent offending by children and young people.
• Protect the public from harm caused by youth offending.
• Promote the safety wellbeing and future aspirations of the young people we work with.

SYJS operates 7 days a week including evenings until 9pm and conducts home visits to meet national standards and legislative requirements.

As part of the role you will be expected to:

• Occasionally work evenings and weekends for which you will be entitled to flexi time or Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Participate in a Saturday court rota for which you will receive additional payment or TOIL depending on your preference.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

For Post 1: Please contactJennifer Lebbon (she/her) by calling or email on.

For Post 2: Please contactEmma Tongue (she/her) by calling or email on.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile(Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Child First is the evidence-base for working with children involved in the justice system. How would you put this into your practice
2. Describe your approach to conducting an assessment with a child and family How do you ensure your assessments are holistic and evidence based
3. How do you balance public protection and safeguarding
4. What skills knowledge and values would you bring to this role

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or haveadditionalsupport needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples ofpossible adjustmentsonourReasonable Adjustment pages. Ifyoureinvited to the next stageyoullhave another chance to request adjustments.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling.If you are invited to the next stage ofselection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11:30pm 15 February 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.