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Senior Community Officer




Job Title:
Senior Community Officer (YJS)


Directorate:
Children's Services


Division:
Youth Justice Service


Responsible to:
Team Manager (YJS)


Responsible for:
Up 10 sessional Outreach Youth Workers


Pay:
£25.05 - £28.07 DOE




Anyone interested should call Mark on 01772 208962 or email mark.white@servicecare.org.uk


Main purpose of job







Shortlisting Criteria








Qualification
Q1
A recognised degree level professional qualification relevant to the youth justice field such as social work, teaching, health, criminal justice and probation or a Certificate in Effective Practice in Youth Justice (PCEP) with a degree level qualification and evidence of demonstratable post qualification experience

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Key Knowledge
K1
Up to date professional and technical expertise in relation to systemic and whole family practice to improve outcomes for children and families

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K2
Thorough knowledge of proposed and actual legislation, statutory regulations and Government guidance and standards relevant to safeguarding children and multi-agency working.



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K3
Thorough knowledge of the statutory and community partners that contribute to the early help provision and the frameworks used by these organisations

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Relevant Experience
E1
Extensive experience of successfully managing the most complex and challenging cases.



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E2
Significant experience of providing systemic and whole family support to families experiencing domestic violence, serious youth violence or poor mental health.

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Core Behaviours

Focuses on People
InChildren's Services, this means you:

  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, families and local partners

  • Treat parents with dignity and respect

  • Undertake respectful and compassionate work with families








Takes Ownership
InChildren's Services, key behaviours are:

  • Understand the role and purpose of Early Help and preventative support

  • Use skills and experience in supporting families to create good outcomes for their children









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