7-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to support children and young people at risk of offending.
  


• Assess the needs, risks, and circumstances of children and their families.
  


• Develop and implement intervention plans to prevent offending and reduce risk.
  


• Support children subject to statutory interventions to achieve positive behavioral change.
  


• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
  


• Manage risk and vulnerability, ensuring appropriate measures are in place to protect both the child and the public.
  


• Ensure all actions align with safeguarding policies and youth justice legislation.
  

Essential Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in assessing and supporting children and families.
  


• Experience in developing and delivering intervention plans to prevent offending behavior.
  


• Experience managing risk, including risk of harm and safeguarding concerns.
  


• Experience working in youth justice, criminal justice, or related services.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Recognized professional qualification in one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Social Work
    
  
  
  • Diploma in Probation Studies
    
  
  
  • Dip HE Youth & Community
    
  
  
  • Relevant degree in youth or criminal justice (with associated experience)
    
  
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  


• DBS required.
  


• Location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, United Kingdom.
  


• Bi-weekly work schedule.
  


• The role closes on 29th May 2026, apply ASAP.