Reed
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Coventry, West Midlands
Youth Offending Service Worker
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Contract Type: Contract |
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Salary: £13.6 per hour |
Overview
Are you immediately available for temporary employment? Are you looking for a rewarding career with a prestigious, fun and vibrant council? Here at REED we are exclusively working with Coventry City Council to find a Youth Offending Service Officer to reduce offending by working within national and local guidance and through undertaking a range of tasks within and on behalf of the Service. The role will include but not limited to: Undertaking all duties and responsibilities within the framework of National Standards for Youth Justice, Team and Council Policy and Procedures and inter-agency Protocols. To be involved in the effective delivery of the service in the office and at external venues including court and home visits. To undertake assessments and plan interventions with all young people, their parents and carers which take account of (a) risk to victim(s), the public and self; (b) of offending; (c) of individual development needs (personal/social, family, health, education/employment). To ensure they are familiar with relevant legislation and national and local policies relating to Youth Justice and to effective practice developments, while working co-operatively with colleagues from own and other disciplines and in partnership arrangements. To meet all requirements relating to the maintenance of formal records of assessments, work with young people and case management supervision. To be considered for the role candidates must have proven experience at a high level, knowledge of the interagency procedures of the Safeguarding Boards and Coventry City Council’s policies for safeguarding children and safeguarding adults. Good processing skills, and an ability to work under pressure and be able to deal with people at all levels in a tactful, diplomatic and assertive manner, over the telephone and also in person. Also knowledge of the system Child View is essential. This is a full time role, family friendly hours, with a competitive salary paid on a weekly basis, you will also have access to REEDs’ reward scheme where you will have access to hundreds of discounts If you think this is the role for you please email your CV to or click apply or call .