Our client, A large public sector organisation, Is looking for a Youth Justice Practitioner to join their Western Area Team (Can be based in either Derry or Dungannon to cover the Omagh area).

Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner

Location: Can be based in either Derry or Dungannon to cover the Omagh area

Duration: Until post is filled by recruitment process

Rate of Pay: £15.21 per hour

Start Date: ASAP – Must be fully registered to start

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm with some evening work (offset by Time off in lieu). Hybrid working offered after an induction period. 37 hours per week.

Main Duties Include:

• Operate within the policies and guidelines of the YJA as directed by YJA Middle and Senior Management.
• Support and challenge young people (10-17) in (or on the fringes of) the Criminal Justice System to desist from offending and improve their life chances.
• Undertake assessments, including the Youth Justice Agency Needs Assessment, to inform the development of holistic and tailor-made intervention plans.
• Provide high-quality oral and written reports to expedite speedy justice with Courts and the Public Prosecution Service.
• Maintain timely and accurate written and electronic records in accordance with YJA case recording policy.
• Participate in and prepare reports for case conferences, reviews, and other relevant meetings.
• Oversee, supervise, and manage Court Orders, Public Prosecution Service Plans, and voluntary arrangements.
• Deliver effective Social Work & Youth Work services to young people across the continuum of Earlier Stage Intervention through to supervision on release from custody.
• Deliver Community Resolution Notice programmes to young people referred directly by the Police Service for Northern Ireland.
• Work closely with victims to ensure their views are heard and that they are fully engaged in the process if they wish to be.
• Ensure all intervention plans are informed by appropriate assessments and are premised on planning, reviewing, and evaluating progress regularly.
• Work in partnership with young people, families/carers, communities, and professional bodies to support positive behaviour change and reduce offending.
• Negotiate appropriate interventions with families to address assessed needs and support for the young person.
• Establish multi-agency and community networks to deliver interventions in partnership and ensure the reintegration of young people in the criminal justice system.
• Source, risk assess, and manage appropriate and meaningful Reparative Activity placements.
• Support young people subject to Enhanced Case management and offer high levels of meaningful contact & support.
• Facilitate Youth Engagement Clinics in partnership with the Police Service for Northern Ireland and the Public Prosecution Service.
• Participate in training and support of volunteers, Social Work & Youth Work students, and sessional workers.
• Promote and deliver a range of restorative approaches outside the Youth Conference to support young people and consider the views of victims.
• Offer meaningful and realistic options for those delivering sentences.
• Serve as an Officer of the Court.
• Attend Court and provide assessments for young people subject to Bail Support and Supervision and be responsible for the case management of Bail Packages.
• Support young people leaving custody, working closely with colleagues in the Juvenile Justice Centre and other agencies to provide a seamless end-to-end service and contribute to release planning.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, training, and staff development programmes.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree level in Social Work or Degree in Youth and Community qualification required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Preferred knowledge of working with young people in a justice context.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV via the link provided or email it

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