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Youth Justice Service Practitioner – Suffolk County Council
Location: West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU or InfoBar, Constantine House, Constantine Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DH (Hybrid)
Salary: £34,434 – £40,777 per annum (prorata for part-time)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract:
- Fixed-term (until 31 March 2029, subject to external funding from the Ministry of Justice)
- Secondment possible
About the Role
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, communities, and the environment. If you share this vision, join us as a Youth Justice Service Practitioner—your innovation and drive will help us push boundaries and drive meaningful change in youth rehabilitation.
"Reimagine the possibilities."
Your Responsibilities
Our team seeks passionate professionals to make a real difference through youth justice. You will:
- Support young people and their families under the MoJ Turnaround Programme, preventing youth offending and fostering rehabilitation.
- Deliver innovative rehabilitation and intervention programs tailored to young people’s needs.
- Engage directly with victims of youth offences and their families.
- Provide court support services, including weekends and bank holidays (upon training and eligibility).
- Contribute to community safety initiatives and safeguarding efforts.
- Collaborate with specialist services and multi-agency networks to create holistic support pathways.
- Build strong relationships with at-risk young people using empathy, collaboration, and persuasion.
- Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a belief in rehabilitation’s transformative power.
- Apply strong assessment and casework skills to guide young people toward positive change.
- Commit to advancing youth justice reform in Suffolk.
What You’ll Need
- exceptional information-gathering and analytical skills to identify needs and risks effectively.
- A deep commitment to lifelong professional development, ensuring ongoing growth in youth justice.
- *(Full requirements listed in the Job & Person Profile [Word]. We encourage applications even if you don’t meet all criteria—your potential matters.)
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About the Team: Suffolk Youth Justice Service (SYJS)
The Suffolk Youth Justice Service (SYJS) works with:
- Children and young people in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System.
- Parents, carers, and victims of youth crime, operating as a multi-agency partnership hosted by Suffolk County Council.
Core aims:
- Prevent offending by young people.
- Protect the public from harm.
- Champion the safety, wellbeing, and future ambition of every young person engaged.
Operational realities:
- SYJS runs 7 days a week, including evenings until 9pm, and conducts home visits to meet national safeguarding standards.
Flexible commitments:
- You may occasionally work evenings/weekends, with access to:
- Flexi-time.
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for unpreferred shifts.
- Participation in a Saturday court rota, with additional payment or TOIL at your option.
Empowering All junior colleagues & employees
We champion diversity, potential, and fresh ideas, ensuring everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered to contribute.
"We’re searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to flourish."
We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups—explore our [Workforce Equality Report] for details.
For general queries: Contact Amy Bruce (she/her): 📞 07784 010608 📧 amy.bruce@suffolk.gov.uk
How to Apply
1️⃣ Read the full Job & Person Profile (Word, linked in the advert). 2️⃣ Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. 3️⃣ Upload a Supporting Statement (max 2 normally–spaced sides of A4) on the [template] (Microsoft Word). Requirements:
- Address each criterion from the Person Profile.
- Use Arial, 11pt font.
- Write in your own voice—authentic, transparent, and original responses are critically important.
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Reasonable Adjustments for Applicants
- Disability care requests (support, extensions, accommodations).
- Contact the Recruitment Team: 📧 recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk 📞 03456 014412
(Adjustments apply throughout the process, including later selection stages—ordered flexibility.)
Closing date: 11:30pm, 5th July 2026.
Selection Process
- Shortlisted applicants undergo a three-stage interview process:
- Assessment Centre – Practical exercises
- Panel Interview
- Young Person Engagement Panel – Involving real-life feedback
Safeguarding Commitment All roles require DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks for safety compliance.
About Suffolk County Council
A modern and effective council, we offer careers for all types of professionals with: 🔹 Working styles tailored to modern life. 🔹 Flexible development opportunities. 🔹 Commitment to positive impact on communities. 🔹 Diverse staff networks for growth.
Benefits include: ✅ 29+ day paid leave (prorata), UK bank holidays, 2 volunteering days. ✅ Game-changing annuity pension (Local Government Pension Scheme, LGPS). ✅ Health, travel, and lifestyle benefits. ✅ Annual pay progression (performance + cost-of-living adjustments). ✅ Continuous training and specialised courses. ✅ Flexible working (from Day 1 if requested).
(More on **[careers.Suffolk.gov.uk].)*
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