Targeted Youth Justice Worker

Targeted Youth Justice Worker

London Borough of Havering

Grade 6 Full-time (36 hours per week)

3 year fixed term contract / Secondment Opportunity

About the Role

We seek a passionate and committed Targeted Youth Justice Worker to join our Youth Justice Service, supporting children and young people aged 10-17 at risk of entering the criminal justice system. The role involves delivering early intervention, diversion and prevention work, including the Turnaround Programme funded by the Ministry of Justice, and supporting young people to address risk factors, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

Working within a multi agency team, you will adopt a trauma informed and systemic approach, ensuring young people and their families receive high quality, tailored support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct casework for young people referred for diversion, including Out of Court Disposals and the Turnaround Programme
• Build trusting, meaningful relationships with young people and their wider networks
• Assess need and risk, and develop outcome focused intervention plans
• Provide 1:1 and group interventions to reduce offending, exploitation and harm
• Deliver restorative justice activities
• Work collaboratively with multi agency partners to safeguard and support young people
• Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices and lived experiences shape interventions
• Support parents and carers to improve family outcomes
• Maintain accurate, high quality case records and contribute to service performance targets
• Promote prevention, safeguarding and positive pathways into adulthood

About You

We are looking for a motivated professional who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and vulnerabilities
• Experience delivering early intervention and diversion work, including familiarity with the Turnaround Programme (MoJ funded)
• Strong understanding of contextual risk factors such as exploitation, substance misuse and offending behaviour
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and adolescent development
• Experience of risk assessment, safeguarding and child protection processes
• Ability to engage and build relationships with young people and families
• Strong communication, recording and partnership working skills

Qualifications

Relevant qualification (minimum Diploma level or equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Justice or a related field.

Working Pattern

36 hours per week, including evening and weekend work (e.g., late afternoons and rota Saturdays).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward thinking Youth Justice Service delivering innovative programmes such as the MoJ funded Turnaround Programme
• Work within a supportive multi agency environment committed to safeguarding and positive change
• Opportunity to influence real outcomes for young people and communities
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

Our Commitment

Havering Council is committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults.

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation.