Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer
Redbridge Council
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of young people. You believe in the approach of "Child First, Offender Second" and are skilled in providing effective support and interventions to help children and young people lead crime-free lives. You are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices throughout all aspects of work.
What the Job Involves
Your responsibilities include managing a caseload of youth justice cases, both out of court disposals and statutory court orders, in accordance with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework. You will be involved in assessing, planning, and providing effective communication and interventions. You will also prepare reports for various forums and courts, participate in implementing evidence-based group or individual interventions/programmes to reduce risk factors, and foster active engagement with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies.
Skills
- Case management and intervention proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Experience in trauma informed practices
- Ability to prepare and present reports
- Familiarity with anti-discriminatory practices
- Strong understanding of youth justice systems
- Proficiency in AssetPlus & other related tools