Youth Justice Practitioner (Qualified) Job at Portsmouth City Council (Portsmouth)

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Youth Justice Practitioner to join our supportive, multi-agency team working with children aged 10–17 to prevent offending and reoffending. Portsmouth Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team that works both within Children’s Services and the Criminal Justice System. Our over-riding aim is to prevent offending and reoffending by children (10-17 years of age). We work with children who are subject to Out of Court Resolutions and Court Orders (including custodial sentences) and their families, and the victims of youth crime. We do this through a process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, review and closure, using a restorative and inclusive approach throughout.

Job Responsibility

Carry a complex caseload of children receiving support, supervision and intervention by the Youth Justice Service
Liaise with colleagues both within and outside the Service in order to gather the relevant information to complete high quality assessments and deliver high quality interventions to reduce likelihood of reoffending and risk of serious harm to others, whilst support the child's safety and wellbeing
Have overall responsibility for the co-ordination of interventions of children on your caseload, and ensuring your work is delivered within a timely, evidenced-based and restorative approach

Requirements

Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Social Work or equivalent in Probation, Education, Health etc) with current registration (where professional registration is required)
Assessment & intervention skills to support young people, especially those at risk or vulnerable
Knowledge of Restorative Justice and a child-centred approach
Ability to work confidently to deadlines, stay organised, and manage a busy caseload
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills, including working with multiple agencies and families
Being self-motivated, using initiative, and solving problems effectively
Capacity to advocate for children and contribute to planning and reviewing interventions
Competence in IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office and databases) for maintaining records

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