Social Worker, Youth Justice, Hertfordshire

Social Worker – Youth Justice, Hertfordshire
Rate: £39 per hour
Location: Hertfordshire – St Albans, Dacorum and Stevenage
Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Team.

The Role:

• Manage a caseload of children who have offended or are at risk of offending, including those subject to out-of-court resolutions, court orders, custody and resettlement arrangements.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of needs, strengths, behaviour, safeguarding concerns and risks to others.
• Develop and deliver co-produced intervention plans to reduce reoffending, promote positive change and improve outcomes.
• Work closely with parents, carers and families to encourage engagement and support children’s progress.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings, review meetings and statutory forums.
• Participate in court duty and operational duty systems as required.
• Work collaboratively with police, courts, schools, social care, education, health services and voluntary organisations.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency public protection arrangements.
• Maintain accurate case records using ChildView and ensure compliance with local standards.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Relevant experience working with children and young people
• Flexibility to travel across the service area as required

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.