Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer
Redbridge Council
Who You Are
You are passionate about youth justice and committed to the Child First, Offender Second approach. You have a strong understanding of working with children and young people, focusing on trauma informed practice. You are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices. Your communication skills enable you to form effective partnerships with children, families, and external agencies.
What the Job Involves
This role involves managing a caseload of youth justice cases, including both out of court disposals and statutory court orders. You will support children and young people through interventions to help them complete their disposals/orders and lead a crime-free life. Your tasks include preparing reports for the Court and Referral Order Panel, and ensuring effective engagement and intervention delivery, prioritizing safety for all involved. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver group and/or individual interventions to reduce the risk of offending and re-engagement with education, employment, and training.
Skills
- Effective communication
- Case management with AssetPlus
- Collaborative working
- Trauma informed practice
- Report writing for court and panels
- Intervention delivery
- Commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice