Youth Offending Officer

Job Description

Youth Offending OfficerJoining our Childrens Services Future4me team as a Youth Offending Team Officer represents an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing service committed to effectively managing children and young people subject to statutoryCourt Orders in both community and custodial settings, as well as through our diversionary and early intervention work. We currently have 1 full time permanent position available in Lincoln and West Lindsey.We are also recruiting for a full time fixed termcontract running to April 2023 covering Lincoln and West Lindsey.What youll be doingJoining us, you will be working in a challenging but supportive environment. You will manage and conduct a range of complex assessment and reports and contribute to the planningand reviewing of cases across a broad variety of practice, from diversionary work to statutory court orders in both community and custodial settings. From Youth Restorative Interventions to Detention and Training Orders, you will do it all - and of coursewell give you all the specialist training and development you need to do a fantastic job.What were looking forThe successful candidate will have either a Social Work qualification (and be SWE registered), a Probation Officer qualification or equivalent ora formal and relevant professional degree qualification. Youth justice, childrens social care or probation experience. Understanding of risk assessment, risk management and a clear focus on safeguarding young people and victims. In-depth knowledge of thelegislative framework and legal proceedings that govern youth justice. Exceptional communication skills. Experience of multi-agency working.About usFuture4Me launched Countywide in February 2019 and brought together the Councils core offer to adolescentsby building on the Youth Offending Team, Youth Hub and Early Help. Focusing on supporting young people aged 14-18, we have a dedicated hub comprising of staff with a focus on youth housing, diversion from youth justice, child exploitation, community interventionsas well as our Psychology team.The hub works to support our frontline practitioners, based in the localities, delivering interventions and services to children, young people and families.For an informal discussion about the role please contact .uk to arrangea time for an informal discussion.Interviews will be held on 20th and 24th May 2022.Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.Onoccasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly toavoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.Lincolnshire County Council is committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Fluency DutyIn accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converseat ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.