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3 months contract with a local authority

 Rate: £33.98/hr Umbrella

Summary

• The Youth Justice Case Worker will join the Youth Justice Service on a 3-month contract with a local authority, earning £256.43 per day through an umbrella company. This role is pivotal in curbing offending and reoffending among children and young people. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of young individuals referred by the Police or sentenced by the Courts. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, crafting intervention plans, and providing effective support to foster positive outcomes.
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee a complex caseload of young individuals engaged with the Youth Justice Service.

• Conduct detailed and high-quality assessments using the AssetPlus framework.

• Create, execute, monitor, and revise intervention plans tailored to individual needs and risks.

• Keep precise and timely case records in line with Youth Justice National Standards, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with court orders, out-of-court disposals, and intervention programs.

• Implement targeted interventions to reduce offending behavior and prevent reoffending.

• Encourage desistance from crime by addressing underlying factors such as education, employment, emotional wellbeing, family relationships, and community involvement.

• Utilize trauma-informed and restorative approaches when engaging with young people and families.

• Assist young people in repairing harm caused by offending behavior and making positive life changes.

Requirements:

• Essential Experience Required

• Prior experience in Youth Justice casework.

• Experience working with children, young people, and families exhibiting offending behavior.

• Experience managing a caseload within Youth Justice or a related statutory service.

• Experience in completing high-quality assessments and support plans using AssetPlus or similar frameworks.

• Essential Qualifications Required

• Level 4 qualification or higher in a relevant field such as:

• Youth Justice

• Youth and Community Work

• Social Care

• Probation

• Criminology

• Criminal Justice

• Social Work

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week

• Enhanced DBS required.

• Location: High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 1EU, United Kingdom

• Hybrid work pattern with a minimum of 3 days office or Court based.

• Bi-weekly payment schedule.

• The role closes on 25th August 2026, apply ASAP.

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