Out of Court Disposal Officer - London, United Kingdom - Haringey Council

Haringey Council
Haringey Council
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Job description:


Contract Terms:


Grade:
PO2


Salary:
£37,725 - £40,614 per annum
Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2025

Closing Date:
Sunday 3rd September 2023

Interview Date:
Week commencing Monday 11th September 2023


About Haringey:


We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority.

We are located in the north of the capital with a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds.

We are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow's leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.

Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.

In short, we're a council with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus.

Our teams have passion, integrity and commitment, and people join us, do so as they see Haringey is a learning organisation, and the people that work here strive for continuous improvement in their practice, aiming high to ensure we provide outstanding outcomes for our children.

We offer a great place to develop a career that is yours to own.


About the Role:


Haringey Youth Justice Service (YJS) is looking for a committed and experienced practitioner to carry a case load of Out of Court disposal and Turnaround (prevention) cases.


About the Team:


Haringey Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency service made up of youth justice social workers and support staff including police, health, probation, and education.

The aims and objectives of the service are to:

  • Prevent offending and re-offending for children and young people aged between 10 and 17 years.
  • Encourage and inspire children and young people to help them maximise their potential and become responsible members of the community.
  • Ensure we have a childfirst approach, which means we are putting children and young people at the heart of what we do to ensure they have the right support and influence our service delivery and decision making.

About You:


  • Evidence of continuing professional development aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.
  • Deep and up to date knowledge and understanding of youth justice, children's and other relevant legislation, regulation, and guidance.
  • Experience of chairing meetings involving young people, family members and/or carers and other multiagency professionals.
  • Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies, and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for young people.
  • Proven track record of clear decision making with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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