Job Description

About The Role

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Are you passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives?

Join

Compass' Criminal Justice Substance Misuse Service

and play a vital part in supporting

children, young people and young adults

across Warwickshire.



As a

Youth Justice Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

, you will help young people who are

at risk of entering or already involved in the criminal justice system

to make

safe and informed choices

around

substance use and wellbeing

.



Working in partnership with

Warwickshire Youth Justice Service (WYJS)

, you will provide

compassionate, evidence based interventions

that promote

resilience, recovery and independence

. You will be based within

youth justice settings

, carrying out

health screenings, assessments and care plans

that help

reduce harm

,

strengthen family relationships

and

build brighter futures

.



This is a role where you can truly

see the difference you make every day

. You will also share your expertise with other professionals, offering

advice, guidance and training

to improve awareness and support across the youth justice system.

About You

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You will have experience of working directly with

children, young people and families

, ideally in a

health, social care, education or community setting

. You will be skilled at

building trust

,

delivering supportive interventions

and

working collaboratively

with partners to ensure every young person receives the right help at the right time.



We are looking for someone who is:

Qualified

in a relevant area such as

youth work, counselling, psychology or social care

(Level 4 or above)

Experienced

in supporting young people affected by

substance misuse

Confident

in understanding

safeguarding, confidentiality and referral pathways

A

clear communicator

with strong

IT, organisation and problem solving skills

Empathetic, emotionally resilient

and

dedicated

to improving outcomes for young people

A

degree level qualification

and training in

motivational interviewing

or

trauma informed practice

would be helpful but not essential.



If you are

proactive, values led

and passionate about

creating lasting change

, this is your opportunity to

make a real difference

.

Take the next step and join Compass in shaping brighter, healthier futures for young people across Warwickshire.

About Us

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Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.



All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.



We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.



We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:


27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata) Life assurance at 2 x basic salary Competitive contributory pension scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service Enhanced sick pay Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression Annual performance/salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!

Closing date

: 30/10/2025