CSW - Social Worker - Youth Justice Team Gr 7/8

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Job Type : Contract

Havering-Atte-Bower, Essex

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Job Description - CSW - Social Worker - Youth Justice Team Gr 7/8

Job Title: Social Worker – Youth Justice Team (Grade 7/8)
Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3AR (On-Site)
Contract Type: Temporary (Initial 3-month assignment with potential to extend)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Start Date: 28th April 2025
Closing Date: 18th April 2025 (6:00 PM)
Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Havering for an experienced Youth Justice Social Worker.

About the Role: As part of the Children’s Services Directorate, the Youth Justice Social Worker will play a vital role in managing a caseload of children involved in or at risk of offending. You will work closely with the Youth Justice Operational Manager and multi-agency partners to deliver holistic and tailored interventions that focus on safeguarding, risk management, and positive outcomes for young people.

Please note: Youth Justice experience is essential. Applications without this will be rejected.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry and manage a caseload of young people involved in the Youth Justice System
Prepare high-quality court reports and risk assessments
Support children to access reparation programmes, group work sessions, and evening Panels
Cover occasional court duty, including weekends and bank holidays
Engage with families, victims, and professionals to provide wrap-around support
Attend evening and weekend sessions in line with service needs
Comply with relevant legislation and local authority procedures

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Minimum of 2 years’ Youth Justice experience (essential)
Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Ability to prepare professional assessments and present cases at court or panel
Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Why Join Havering?

Rapid turnaround for interviews
Access to systemic training and development opportunities
Reflection and meeting spaces available
Subsidised on-site parking for all council staff
Easily accessible from Central London (18 mins from Liverpool Street)
Excellent road links (M25, A12, A406, A127)

?? For more information or to apply, contact Lewis Ashcroft at .uk or call

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CSW - Social Worker - Youth Justice Team Gr 7/8

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