Job Description

Case Worker - Youth Justice Team x 4

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Closing date:

04/11/2025

Reference:

REQ106321


37 hours / Permanent
28,598 - 30,518 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Ceredigion Youth Justice Team is a dynamic, multi-agency partnership committed to reducing and preventing youth offending. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Case Worker to join our team and support young people across Ceredigion.



The Youth Justice Team sits within the wider Youth Service -- a robust, inclusive provision dedicated to supporting young people's personal, social and educational development. Through targeted interventions and open access opportunities, we empower young people to make informed choices and lead meaningful lives.



As a Case Worker, you will deliver a range of interventions in line with statutory duties and national standards which will support a varied caseload including prevention, out-of-court disposals, community sentences and custodial transitions. You will support the team in undertaking holistic assessments and develop intervention plans tailored to individual needs. You will also directly support young people, families, victims and multi-agency partners to promote safety, wellbeing and rehabilitation.



Our offer to you



We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.



In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.



More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found here.



and Person Specification



For an informal conversation, please contact Corporate Manager Gethin Jones Gethin.Jones@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require

an

Enhanced

DBS

check.

Please note

that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cymorth Cynnar - Community Wellbeing and Learning

We provide early help, prevention and intervention services to a range of groups and individuals across the County. Our aim is to identify need and offer support before issues and concerns become too great and more formal intervention is needed. Our key functions include:


Lifelong Learning and Skills Leisure & Wellbeing Early Intervention Services Support and Prevention Services Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit

Penmorfa

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.