Practitioner - Youth Justice Service

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Practitioner within Sandwell working closely with staff and young people to support them in ensuring they are compliant with both court orders and out of court disposals to reduce the risk of offending. To work closely with children and young people to ensure they have access to the right services within our communities. Safeguarding and Public Protection responsibilities are a fundamental part of this role and must be upheld in line with policies and procedures. The post holders will be responsible for: -

• Assisting the Team Manager/Deputy Service Manager in providing an effective service that meets the individual needs of young people and their families to reduce and prevent further offending.
• To take a senior role the first line management responsibility for designated areas of a multi - agency Youth Justice Service and other preventative strands.
• Adhere to the YJB Performance Management Framework including local and national standards. It is essential to this post that you have a sound working knowledge of Standards for Working with Children and Youth Justice Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as well as evidence-based practice.
• Managing a reduced caseload of children and young people with complex needs
• Support staff to manage their caseload and ensure planning meetings and reviews are completed within required timescales and KPIs are met.
• To ensure the safeguarding of children and young people as well as the community is paramount, ensuring the effective management of Risk, Safety and Wellbeing Management Plans as well as chairing associating meetings.
• Promoting our links and use of specialist services and partners to support with the delivery of intervention plans.
• Ensure Information systems are kept up to date.
• To deliver direct work/ creative interventions to young people on a 1:1 basis or in smalls groups if appropriate
• Attend court and represent the Youth Justice Service if and when required (training will be provided)
• Maintaining the health and safety of employees
• To actively promote Best value principles of continuous improvement and excellence in service provision.
  
  National qualification (degree level) in Youth related subject/ Social Work/ Probation/ Youth Justice
• At least 24 months experience of working in a multi-agency Youth Offending Service working with young people and their parents.
• Experienced case holder/management.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team preferably in Youth Justice or related setting
• Experience of undertaking Court work and the Criminal Justice system.
• Experience of using any of the Youth Justice System's/databases (preferably Childview) and basic computer skills
• Understanding of the legal framework of Youth Justice including National Standards, Key Elements of Effective Practice, Scaled Approach and a Child First Approach.
So, if you think your future could lie with a 'Good ' team, then we'd love to hear from you.

Sandwell Children's Trust rated as Good Provider. At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff., When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have #ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family., At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high performing, forward thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need. With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust. Working for us There are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development. Our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust sets us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team. Please visit the Sandwell Deal and our 12 reasons via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk, Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12^th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our families have high aspirations and where we pride ourselves on equality of opportunity and our adaptability and resilience.

What we can offer you:-
• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our 'Sandwell Family'.,
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• Access to our Learning & Development portal offering virtual training programmes, learning & development info bursts, learning events and much more.
• The latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working.
• Detailed and effective appraisals to strengthen your practice.
• Access to a range of family friendly policies.
Benefits & Rewards
• Up to £6,500 re-location package
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• The opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, this is a nationwide career average scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
• 24/7 access to free and confidential employee counselling service
• Access to a range of discounts on products and services
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology.
• Refer a friend scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and forums
• Discounted gym membership
• Eye care vouchers