About The Service
Cardiff Youth Justice Service is continuing upon its improvement trajectory, where we are striving to achieve excellent outcomes for all children and young people in our service.
To help us continue with our positive progress to date, we are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced SYJS practitioner to join the service. The post is offered on a full-time permanent basis and will sit within the Case Management Team.
About the job
You will have an understanding of the criminal justice system as it affects children and young people (aged 10 –17) who offend; a practical understanding of the principles of restorative justice and restorative approaches, have experience of working with disaffected children and young people and able to evidence building positive relationships with young people, their families and partner agencies.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will have experience of undertaking assessments and managing complex cases, in addition to planning appropriate and targeted interventions to reduce the risk of offending/re-offending. You will also have the ability to write high quality reports including preparing sentencing proposals and will present information to the Courts when required.
If you would like further information on this post, please contact Marie Sweeney or Angharad Thomas at Cardiff YJS on 029 22 330355.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an
appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to
participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
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