Qualified Social Worker – Youth Justice

Must be a Qualified Social Worker

Car Driver with own Transport and suitable business experience essential
Hybrid working – working in the community, seeing children in person.
Geographic area – St Albans, Dacorum, Stevenage however will need to have flexibility as business requires

To work with children who have offended or are at risk of offending, helping them to reduce re-offending, manage risk, improve outcomes, and support successful reintegration into their communities. The role involves partnership working with families, schools, social care, police, courts, education, health services, and voluntary organisations.

Manage a caseload of children subject to out of court resolutions, community court orders, custody, and resettlement arrangements.
Complete comprehensive assessments of behaviour, need, strengths, safeguarding concerns, and risks to others- actual and potential victims.
Develop and deliver co-produced intervention plans to support prosocial identity, achieve positive change and achieve safety for all.
Work closely with parents, carers, and families to support engagement and improve outcomes.
Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings, review meetings, and other statutory forums.
Participate in court duty and operational duty systems, as required.
Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes, including multi-agency meetings and public protection arrangements where required.
Maintain accurate case records (ChildView) and ensure compliance with local standards.