About The Service
The Cardiff Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a multi–agency partnership at the forefront of developing innovative interventions for children and young people aged 10 -17 who have offended or are at risk of Justice.
About the job
We are now seeking to employ the following post of Youth Justice Service (YJS) Intensive Interventions Officer.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions and activities to young people across the whole Youth Justice Service, including facilitating more intensive packages of support for any young people on statutory Intensive Supervision and Surveillance (ISS) orders.
The post holder will promote UNCRC rights of the child, ensuring activities encompass diversity and provide opportunities for desistence.
An understanding of the criminal justice system as it affects children and young people would be a distinct advantage as would experience of delivering interventions and adopting a Trauma Informed Approach.
Additional information
For an informal discussion in respect of this post please contact Marie Sweeny, Senior Officer Practice Development, on (029) 2233 355.
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.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances 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.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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