Youth Justice Case Manager

To work as part of a multi-agency team of staff to provide an integrated approach to the delivery of services that achieves the principal aim of the Youth Justice Service, this is to prevent offending by Children.

To work within the requirements of the Youth Justice Board National Standards and all relevant legislation, through direct contact with children and their families to deliver oversight, supervision and support across a range of statutory and voluntary provisions

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

We have an exciting opportunity to a one year fixed term Youth Justice Case Manager post within Cheshire Youth Justice Service. The post holder will be expected to work across Cheshire West, Cheshire East, Halton and Warrington but will likely be predominately aligned to the Warrington area. Cheshire Youth Justice Service is a high performing, nationally recognised, award-winning Service rated as 'Good' in our last inspection.

Youth Justice Services (Incorporating Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Halton & Warrington) is a multi-agency service with the principal aim of diverting children from entering the criminal justice system, reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour and improving the quality of life for all who live and work in the areas of Warrington, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester Council and Halton Borough Council.

The role of a Youth Justice Case Manager aims to provide support to those children involved in the criminal justice system, working collaboratively with a range of key agencies in diverting children away from offending and preventing their re-offending. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will bring knowledge and understanding of holistic assessments along with experience of delivering interventions that are relationship based and trauma informed to achieve positive outcomes for children.

We are looking for passion, creative and an experienced candidate who can demonstrate tenacity and enthusiasm in making a positive difference to the lives of children in the Youth Justice Service. The post holder will be required to effectively manage a caseload of children (between the ages of -), who are subject to a range of Out of Court and Statutory Court Disposals. The ability to complete assessments, develop intervention plans with children and deliver a range of interventions using a strength-based approach to support desistance are crucial.

Child First principles are at the heart of the work we do, so the candidate should have relevant experience of working with children and their families and have a clear understanding of some of the complex issues affecting them. Risk management, public safety and safeguarding are fundamental aspects to our work and therefore candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these requirements as they are integral to the post being offered.

If you are passionate about working with children and young people and have a creative approach to direct work, this is a fantastic opportunity. The Youth Justice Service is committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable and flexible workforce. The post holder will have an established base within the service but may be required to work across the Cheshire footprint. Hybrid and flexible working, including working from home and other bases across Cheshire is a key feature of this role as well as some evening and weekend work. Our technology platform enable staff to connect and collaborate remotely, so that a healthy work-life balance can be achieved.

Applicants will need to have a relevant degree and a willingness to complete the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC).

What We Offer:

This is a hybrid post which means the opportunity of working from home along with the ability to work from offices where staff from Youth Justice Services work from.

The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

• High street and supermarket shopping
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £ on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance of days (pro rata), increasing to days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically %)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to days additional annual leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free / confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

All posts are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).