Youth Justice Case Manager / Social Worker

As a Case Manager you will hold a caseload of children with a range of needs and levels of complexity. You will undertake assessments of risk, safety, vulnerability and wellbeing, develop intervention plans and coordinate support to help children move away from offending behaviour.

You will work directly with children, parents and carers, delivering purposeful interventions that address offending behaviour, promote positive identity and strengthen protective factors. You will also work closely with victims, ensuring their views are heard and that restorative approaches are considered whenever appropriate.

The role includes preparing high-quality assessments and reports for courts, referral panels and other decision-making forums. You will represent the service in court and multi-agency meetings and contribute to effective risk management and safeguarding arrangements.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Children's Services, Education, Health, Police, Probation and the voluntary sector to ensure children receive the right support at the right time., Within the relevant criminal justice legislation, to work as part of multi-disciplinary Youth Justice Service, to provide a range of integrated services for children within the community and the Secure Estate, their families, carers, the Court's and victims of crime while contributing to the prevention of offending, in accordance with the Youth Justice Plans targets.

To be responsible for a caseload of children with varying complexity. Making assessments of need for children who have offended to reflect their individual circumstances. This includes assessment of harm to the individual, wider community and harm to others, developing and implementing intervention programmes and enhancing community safety.

To undertake ongoing monitoring and reviewing of the needs of allocated children who have offended, amending plans in response to changing needs and ensuring appropriate service provision commensurate with need.

To work with children at risk of offending and their families, victims of offending by children and with parents on parenting orders or those requesting voluntary support.

Has a professional qualification or degree in a relevant discipline such as Social Work, Youth Justice, Probation, Education, Criminal Justice or Health.

Has experience of working directly with children and families who have complex needs or who present risk and vulnerability.

Can undertake assessments, develop plans and manage interventions effectively.

Is able to communicate confidently and build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.

Can prepare clear, analytical and evidence-based reports.

Works effectively within a multi-agency environment and values collaborative practice.

Shares our commitment to Child First practice, safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children.