About The Service
The Youth Offending Service has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker or Probation Officer to join the service.
The post is offered on a permanent basis and will sit within the Court and 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 and have experience of working with disaffected children and young people.
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.
You will also be responsible for providing casework supervision to lower graded team members and assist in practice development and special projects within the team.
Additional information
If you would like further information on this post please contact Marc Creitzman Team Manager at Cardiff YOS on 029 22 330355.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
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.
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