Job Description

To work as part of a multi-agency team of staff to provide an integrated approach to the delivery of services that achieves the principal aim of the Youth Justice Service, this is to prevent offending by Children and Young People.



To work within the requirements of the Youth Justice Board National Standards and all relevant legislation, through direct contact with young people and their families to deliver oversight, supervision and support across a range of statutory and voluntary provisions.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Partner Organisation

Youth Justice Services

Location

Winsford

Job Category

Children and Young People Services

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 8

Salary Min

33,366 per annum

Salary Max

37,938 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

06/06/2025

Ref No

W3903

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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



Cheshire Youth Justice Services work with children aged 10 to 18, to reduce the risk of further offending, harm to others and to reduce concerns for their safety and welfare. The post holder will need to have the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with children to help them to gain and maintain pro-social identities, to achieve their potential, and to reduce the risk of harm to victims and communities.



The post holder will need to have a social work or probation qualification. Or a relevant degree (youth justice, criminology, psychology, etc.) which would need to be accompanied with the Professional Certificate in Effective Practice in Youth Justice qualification. If unsure about whether you have the relevant qualifications to apply, please check.



The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate strong assessment skills, and have the ability to work effectively within a multi agency team, and with external partners to work with children to reduce concerns relating to risk to others and to themselves.



We welcome creativity and relationship based practice, which takes account of and responds to the needs of children who have offended including an understanding of how their previous adverse experiences may have contributed to this.



Cheshire Youth Justice Service work across Cheshire West, Cheshire Easy, Halton and Warrington. This post is to be based within the Cheshire West area, however there is an expectation that work could be with children from any of the local authority areas that we cover, with this including being on a duty rota and attending court on occasions.



If you wish to discuss the post before applying, please contact Jez Brown on 03451450055, or on jez.brown@youthjusticeservices.org.uk





Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.