Summary: The Youth Offending Service Officer role at Ealing Council focuses on supporting young people in the Criminal Justice System through relationship building, supervision, and collaboration with key agencies. The position emphasizes innovative interventions and restorative processes to enhance life chances and reduce reoffending. Candidates will join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while benefiting from professional growth opportunities. This is a fixed-term contract for 24 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build effective and engaging relationships with young people in the Criminal Justice System.
• Supervise young people on Court Orders with holistic and analytical assessments.
• Plan and implement innovative interventions.
• Collaborate with key agencies (education, social care, health) to forge positive partnerships.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service in Court with competence and confidence.
• Implement programmes that support desistance and divert young people from offending.
• Encourage restorative processes and foster enhanced victim empathy.
• Reinforce parental responsibilities and provide support to parents.

Key Skills:

• A professional qualification relevant to partner agencies (social services, police, education, youth, probation, or health services).
• Diploma in Social Work, Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Youth and Community Studies, or Certificate of Education.
• Substantial in-service training with evidence of validated learning and achievement.
• Ability to build relationships and engage effectively with young people.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Experience in collaborative work with various agencies.
• Competence in representing services in legal settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.

Salary (Rate): 46512

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other