HM Prison and Probation Service
19609 - Youth Justice Worker Returners Scheme
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19609 - Youth Justice Worker Returners Scheme
Eligibility Criteria To apply, you must:
- Have left HMPPS within the last 5 years
- Previously worked as a youth justice worker at HMPPS (Band 3 or 4)
- Completed foundation training and full probation period
OR, if you transitioned roles within HMPPS before becoming a youth justice worker:
- Completed full probation in your prior role
- Worked as a youth justice worker for more than 12 months before leaving
The scheme also includes former youth justice workers currently employed in the MoJ (excluding HMPPS) or other government departments.
HMPPS reserves the right to refuse reappointment due to poor attendance or performance history.
Key Requirements To be considered for the role, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of employment
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
- Eligibility groups include:
- UK nationals, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth workers with UK right-to-work
- EU/Swiss/Norwegian/Icelandic/Liechtenstein nationals with settled/pre-settled status under EUSS (or applied by 31/12/2020)
- Turkish nationals with accrued Civil Service right-to-work
- Eligibility groups include:
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment
- Fit for physically active duties
- Meet eyesight standards (with/without corrective lenses)
- Meet hearing requirements (without hearing aids)
- Tattoos cannot be offensive, discriminatory, or intimidating; visible tattoos (including facial) beyond cultural/religious/medical reasons are generally undesirable
Application Process
- Submit up to two YOI preferences for reallocation.
- Eligibility confirmed? You’ll be:
- Directly matched to an available vacancy (if any)
- Invited to a medical and fitness assessment
- Undergo pre-employment checks (including occupational health)
- If vacancies are unavailable at your preferred YOIs, you’ll enter a merit list for prioritised consideration on future openings.
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⚠️ Deadline: Must be back in post before your 5-year return date expires. Apply at least 6 months beforehand to complete checks.
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Salary and Hours Locations/Regions: Feltham, Werrington, Wetherby (Yorkshire/West Midlands) Salaries (yearly, based on 2026/27 tax year and 20% unsocial hours allowance):
- Band 3 (37 hours/week):
- Werrington/Wetherby: £36,150–£40,710
- Feltham: £40,199–£45,269
- Band 4 (fixed at 37 hours/week):
- Werrington/Wetherby: £41,328
- Feltham: £45,446 Additional market supplements (£1,500–£3,500) may apply.
🔹 Scheduled shifts include evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays (counted toward holiday allowance). Default shift pattern is 39 hours/week.
Professional Development
- After 12 months’ probation: Opportunity for qualification focused on supporting children/young people in custody (Level 4).
- Post-certification: Progression to Band 4 Youth Justice Worker Specialist role.
- Ongoing training in child protection and safeguarding.
Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days/year (30 after 10 years).
- Holiday: Paid time for public holidays + 1 “privilege day.”
- Pension: Civil Service scheme with 28.97% employer contributions.
- Flexibility: Cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans.
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Security & Checks
- Counter-terrorist vetting clearance required.
- Baseline personnel security standard checks.
- Criminal DBS check mandatory.*
Contact & Resources 📞 Support Line: 0345 241 5358 (8am–6pm, Mon–Fri). 📧 Queries: MoJ-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk ➡ Job reference: 19609
🔗 Supporting Links:
- Band 3 Job Description
- Band 4 Job Description
- Civil Service Pension Info
- Nationality Requirements
- General Q&A: MOJ Candidate Info Page
Closing Date This campaign is due to close on 1 October 2026 but may be extended.
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