Advanced Youth Justice Officer

Job title:

Advanced Youth Justice Officer

Company:

London Borough of Redbridge

Job description

Location: Station Road, Barkingside IG6 1NBRedbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we’ve developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.We’re one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Youth Justice Officer to join the Redbridge team. In this role, you will have good knowledge of Asset Plus and Prevention & Diversion assessments, working to keep children and the community safe. In addition, you will play a key role in developing and implementing effective solutions to youth crime, including working with children living away from home, young people leaving custody, serious youth violence and children who have contextual safeguarding concerns.To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Excellent communication and assessment skills, with the ability to implement targeted and bespoke intervention plans using appropriate resources.
• Working knowledge of research around Contextual Safeguarding, Desistance Theory and Trauma Informed Practice
• Strong organisational skills to manage challenging work and meet tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of court work and case management, with the ability to maintain up-to-date records in line with national and local standards.
• The capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

The role requires flexibility, with occasional evening and weekend work.At Redbridge, we believe in supporting our staff to grow professionally. We provide regular supervision with line managers and offer professional development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and career.If you are passionate about working with children and young people and want to make a positive impact in Redbridge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team in delivering outstanding services to young people in the area.We support our workers in their progression, affording opportunities to grow skill sets. Staff have regular supervision with their line manager and frequent professional development sessions.If you are interested in being part of a team delivering excellent services to young people in Redbridge, please apply.Redbridge is committed to making safer recruitment decisions and to preventing unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. As such some posts may be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. References may also be taken up prior to interview.To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=376124d9eD&WVID=958433OaLqAll short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Expected salary

Location

Redbridge, Greater London

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:50:04 GMT

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