Youth Justice Case Worker
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Job Location:
Kingston upon Thames - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3 Months contract with a local authority
Summary
- The Youth Justice case worker will work directly with children and young people entering the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce offending. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments designing effective intervention plans and promoting desistance by addressing needs risks and strengths within the young persons environment. The post holder will work holistically with families networks and partner agencies to maximize welfare safeguard vulnerable young people and support positive long-term outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Complete high-quality Asset and PDAT assessments ensuring all risk safety wellbeing and desistance factors are thoroughly analysed.
- Manage a varied caseload of young people referred by the Police or ordered by the Court.
- Develop robust evidence-based intervention plans informed by assessment findings.
- Review and update plans as required to reflect changes in needs risks or progress.
Requirements
- Essential Experience Required
- Demonstrable experience completing Asset and PDAT assessments.
- Direct experience working with young people displaying offending behaviour vulnerability or complex needs.
- Experience in case management multi-agency working and delivering targeted interventions.
- Demonstrable experience completing Asset and PDAT assessments.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Relevant qualification in Youth Justice Social Work Probation Youth Work Criminology Psychology or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant qualification in Youth Justice Social Work Probation Youth Work Criminology Psychology or related field (or equivalent experience).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Enhanced DBS required.
- Location: High Street Kingston upon Thames Greater London KT1 1EU United Kingdom
- Work pattern: Minimum 3 days in the office.
- Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application deadline: 20th March 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Youth Justice case worker will work directly with children and young people entering the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce offending. The role focuses on delivering highquality assessments designing effective intervention plans and promoting desistance by addressing needs risks and strengths within the young persons environment.
Required Education:
The Youth Justice case worker will work directly with children and young people entering the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce offending. The role focuses on delivering highquality assessments designing effective intervention plans and promoting desistance by addressing needs risks and strengths within the young persons environment.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
