Seven Social Care is working with Solihull Council to recruit a Youth Justice Officer for their Youth Offending Service.

Initial 3 month contract.

£27.53 per hour Umbrella.

Job Purpose:

Solihull Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour across the borough. The Solihull Youth Justice Service is passionate about improving outcomes for young people and victims of crime and have an opportunity for a Youth Justice Officer to join their team.

Duties:

As a Youth Justice Officer you will play a key role in preventing and reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour across the borough. This is an excellent opportunity for you to make a real difference to the lives of young people, families and victims. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Youth Justice Service, community groups, voluntary sector and local government agencies, you will have a sound understanding of risk, needs, public protection and safety and wellbeing.

Applicant Requirements:

Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity you will have a relevant professional qualification or degree (e.g. in Social Work, Probation Studies, Youth Justice Effective Practice, Youth and Community Work etc).

Experience: Experience of direct work with children, young people, families and the community

Experience of carrying out Youth Justice Assetplus assessments of need and risk of children and young people

Knowledge of legislation, standards and requirements relating to youth justice

Compliance: Up to date Passport and DBS.

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

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