Senior YJS Practitioner

Senior Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner

Salary - £49,056-£53,172pa

Grade: 8 | Location: London Borough of Havering |

Make a Difference in Young Lives

The London Borough of Havering is seeking an experienced and committed Senior Youth Justice Practitioner to join our multi-agency Youth Justice Service. This pivotal role focuses on preventing children and young people from entering the youth justice system and supporting those who have offended to move away from further criminal behaviour.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of Youth Justice practitioners, Reparation and Restorative Justice Workers, and sessional staff.
• Oversee delivery of statutory interventions and the Junior Attendance Centre (JAC).
• Champion restorative justice, reparation, and victim work.
• Ensure compliance with Youth Justice National Standards and robust safeguarding practice.
• Work directly with young people and victims, promoting trauma-informed and whole-family approaches.
• Contribute to strategic partnerships and service development.

About You

• Significant experience in youth justice, safeguarding, or related services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of youth justice legislation and practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and partnership-working abilities.
• A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Policing, or similar.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team committed to improving outcomes for young people and communities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Make a real impact through restorative and trauma-informed practice.

If you’re passionate about protecting young people, supporting victims, and leading high-quality services, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape a safer, brighter future.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/01/26, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.

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Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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