Youth Justice Case Worker

3 months contract with a local authority

Rate: £33.98/hr Umbrella

Summary

The Youth Justice Case Worker will join the Youth Justice Service on a 3-month contract with a local authority, earning £256.43 per day through an umbrella company. This role is pivotal in curbing offending and reoffending among children and young people. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of young individuals referred by the Police or sentenced by the Courts. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, crafting intervention plans, and providing effective support to foster positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a complex caseload of young individuals engaged with the Youth Justice Service.
• Conduct detailed and high-quality assessments using the AssetPlus framework.
• Create, execute, monitor, and revise intervention plans tailored to individual needs and risks.
• Keep precise and timely case records in line with Youth Justice National Standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with court orders, out-of-court disposals, and intervention programs.
• Implement targeted interventions to reduce offending behavior and prevent reoffending.
• Encourage desistance from crime by addressing underlying factors such as education, employment, emotional wellbeing, family relationships, and community involvement.
• Utilize trauma-informed and restorative approaches when engaging with young people and families.
• Assist young people in repairing harm caused by offending behavior and making positive life changes.