To work as part of the Youth Justice Service Court Team servicing primarily Birmingham Youth, Magistrates and Crown Court to fulfil the statutory requirements placed on the Youth Justice Service by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and any proceeding legislation.
This will include taking a senior role in:
Representing the service and promoting the quality of its work in partnership with the wider Birmingham Youth Justice Service, Children's Services, Youth Justice Board and the Judiciary, particularly in reducing the use of remands to youth detention.
Undertaking youth justice assessments including safeguarding to determine safety to the child and others whilst liaising with professionals and caregivers to determine the safety needs of all parties in Court and Court custody, assessing appropriateness of proposed secure estate placements and delivering this work in line with local YJS standards and expectations of the Youth Justice Board.
Undertaking and presenting enforcement of Court Orders and where needed to prepare/present bail packages including overseeing the quality assurance of breach and revocation proceedings whilst communicating with the child, caregivers, relevant professionals, youth justice managers and workers.
The collection, collation and maintenance of data in accordance with local protocols and national data protection legislation.
Undertaking analysis relating to KPI's and local practice.
Liaison with other agencies involved in the court process, including the presentation and dissemination of YJS information, formal reports and interventions to Judges and Magistrates.
To contribute to the delivery of a service that provides equality of opportunity, recognises and advocates for the diverse needs of children, young people and their parents or carers and takes action to promote diversion from Court where applicable.
Co-ordination of remands to local authority accommodation including contributing to providing advice and guidance to professionals involved in identifying placements and managing remands.
Taking lead in promoting and advocating for the needs of children appearing within Court.
Production of accurate and comprehensive placement information and post custody assessments within the Asset Plus framework in accordance with local standards and Youth Justice Board requirements.
Reviewing and providing oversight and agreement to support quality assurance of all documentation provided for Court purposes.
To assist the Team Manager in providing and devleoping an effective court service that meets the individual needs of our children, young people, their families and care givers to reduce and prevent offending and reoffending.
To assist the Team Manager to embed the Connections Count Practice Model across the team and service.
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Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £23 - £24 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-01 23:00:30
Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role, you must have residence and right to work within the UK
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are looking to hire Residential Care Officers for their services in New Milton.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders on top of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
You MUST have a full UK driving license to be shortlisted for this role.
Benefits for the Residential Care Worker include:
Starting salary of £25,490 + £50 per sleep-in worked.
Full-time contract
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
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Type: Permanent Location: Hampshire, England
Salary / Rate: £25490 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-09-26 09:42:22
