East Sussex County Council
Senior Practitioner Youth Justice (INTERNAL)
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for victims and using data to drive service improvement? If so, apply now!
East Sussex Youth Justice Service is seeking an experienced and motivated practitioner to undertake a 12-month secondment as our Senior Practitioner (Victims). You will lead and develop our victim and restorative justice offer, ensuring victims of youth crime receive high-quality support and opportunities to have their voices heard. Alongside providing practice supervision and quality assurance, you will analyse victim engagement, feedback and outcome data to identify trends, evaluate impact and drive service improvement. Working collaboratively with partners, you will help strengthen restorative practice and contribute to safer communities.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Ability to analyse, interpret and clearly present data, some of which may be complex, in line with Data Protection regulations.
- Able to work constructively with colleagues in other teams/agencies.
- Understanding of Youth Justice issues, legislation and practice.
- Understanding of the current local, regional and national issues facing young people.
- Commitment to professional and personal development.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/ndmw/~edisp/ucmfa10430744.docx] for more information.
To apply for this role please 'apply now' and submit an expression of interest no more than two sides of A4. Applications will be assessed against the Job Description and Person Specification.
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We welcome applications from individuals looking to develop their management experience whilst making a significant contribution to victim and restorative justice services.
Interviews will take place in person at the Youth Justice Service office at Hampden Park Eastbourne. These are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 21 September 2026.
Candidates may be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process.
This secondment offers an excellent opportunity to:
- Develop management and supervisory skills.
- Gain experience of operational service development and quality improvement.
- Lead and shape victim and restorative justice practice across the service.
- Build relationships with local, regional and national partners.
- Contribute directly to improving outcomes for victims of crime.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003]
In addition, East Sussex County Council offers flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and wellbeing support.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Sarah-Jane Pateman Practice Manager, Youth Justice Service
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Email: sarah-jane.pateman@eastsussex.gov.uk
Telephone: 07867 906434
This is a secondment opportunity which is only available to existing ESCC employees. Please review the Secondment Policy (Secondments and Acting Up arrangements | ESCC Intranet [https://intranet.eastsussex.gov.uk/hr/recruitment/secondments]) for more information.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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