Principal Youth Offending Service Practitioner

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Job Description - Principal Youth Offending Service Practitioner

Job Advert: Principal Youth Offending Service PractitionerLocation: London Borough of Havering (Town Hall, Romford RM1 3AR)
Contract Type: Temporary (Initial 3-Month Contract, with potential for extension)
Rate: £33–£36 per hour (Dependent on experience)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Working Pattern: Full-Time – 36 hours per week
Start Date: 16/06/2025
End Date: 10/11/2025
Working Model: Hybrid (On-site required for face-to-face meetings)

About the Role We’re currently seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Youth Offending Service Practitioner to join the London Borough of Havering's Youth Offending Service (YOS). This hybrid role offers the chance to work within a dedicated and evolving team, committed to reducing youth offending and supporting positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on complex cases, offering expert guidance and supervision to team members.
Complete detailed assessments and develop effective intervention and supervision plans.
Write comprehensive reports for courts, panels, and professional settings.
Represent the YOS and the Local Authority in criminal court proceedings and multi-agency meetings.
Provide non-negotiable, targeted support to young people to prevent reoffending.
Engage directly with children, families, and partner agencies to facilitate meaningful change.

Required Experience & Skills

In-depth knowledge of the Youth Justice System and its legislative framework.
Proven experience working in youth offending, youth work, or offender supervision (paid or voluntary).
Prior supervisory experience or acting in a leadership capacity.
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, particularly with young people.
Excellent report writing and assessment skills.
Ability to work flexibly and proactively in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

Why Havering?

Access to systemic training and development pathways.
On-site subsidised parking.
Quiet and reflection spaces available.
Centrally located office with excellent transport links—only 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

Interview & Application Process

Interviews: Ongoing – rapid turnaround available.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6th June 2025 – 11:00 AM.

Apply now to be part of a progressive team that’s making a difference.
For more information, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at:
.uk

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