Senior Social Worker - Children and Families
St. Helens MBC
Role
Who You Are
You are a Youth Justice Service Officer committed to working with children from diverse backgrounds, aiming to reduce offending and support their personal and social development. You have a strong ability to engage with children and families, manage cases effectively, and work collaboratively with multiple agencies.
What the job involves
As a Youth Justice Officer for St Helens, you will manage a caseload of children, working to reduce reoffending, first-time entrants, and unnecessary criminalization of children. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop personalized interventions. Your role involves representing the Youth Justice Service in youth courts and contributing to the achievement of key performance indicators. You'll also support colleagues, lead on specialist areas, and participate in quality assurance and audit processes.
Skills
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Collaboration with agencies
- Intervention development
- Trauma-informed approach
- Court representation
- Restorative practices
- Data protection