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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
About the role 
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join Wirral’s Youth Justice Service as a Youth Justice Team Worker to join our team who are based at Solar Campus in Wirral.
In this role, you’ll develop your skills as a competent youth justice practitioner and support vulnerable children and young people within a multi-agency approach.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a caseload of young people who are at risk of involvement in criminality or involved in the criminal justice system.
The role will involve delivering high quality reports, assessments and interventions for children and young people involved in the criminal justice system.
You will contribute to the work of an established and developing Youth Justice Team, applying your skills, knowledge and professional judgement helping to ensure seamless service to the children &amp; families who often have multiple and complex needs.
Although Wirral has a dedicated Court Officer, this role would be suitable for someone who is looking to develop their Court experience by supporting the work already being done by us in Courts.
The successful candidate will therefore be based in Merseyside Youth Court (Liverpool) a minimum of once a week, in additional to direct work with children and families in Wirral.
If you enjoy working with troubled children and young people and think you have what it takes to be the difference for our staff and residents, then this could be the perfect job for you.
About the candidate
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a commitment to a young person-centred, trauma-informed approach.
You'll need to be able to demonstrate evidence of training in related areas as well as a good standard of education and have experience working in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive manner.
Your experience should include Collaborative work with other agencies, experience of working in a team and substantial experiences of direct work with young people and their families.
You will need a track record of working with challenging behaviour as well as Service planning skills, including assessment, monitoring and review.
You will have a strong CHILD-FIRST ethos.
You will have knowledge and understanding of restorative justice principles.
Above all, you will be looking to improve the lives of children by working with them to build on their strengths and promote a childhood free from the criminal justice system.
This is a great opportunity to join an established and progressive multi-agency team and be part of our ambitious journey.
If you have any questions about the role please contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:patriciawootten@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">patriciawootten@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held 13th &amp; 14th August 2025.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Youth Offending Team Worker

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You will be the Play Development Deputy Site Leader based in one of PCC's 6 adventures playgrounds (APG), deputising for the Play Development Site Manager and supervising a small team in their absence ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed within the day to day running of an APG. The primary responsibility will be the delivery of high quality play activities which promote participation, inclusion and wellbeing. You’ll support children to follow their own ideas and interests for play as well as leading a variety of interesting and fun play activities. The role works on 30 hour per week annualised contract where the successful candidate works a total number of hours over the year, rather than a fixed number of hours per week or month. Specific duties are as follows: •	To support the Play Development Site Leader and deputise in their absence in the day to day running of the playground, being the site responsible person, including oversight of playground visitors, staff and resources including health and safety and safeguarding arrangements. •	To encourage an inclusive play environment which supports and stimulates freely chosen play. •	Support children and young people, establishing positive relationships and maintaining professional boundaries. •	To work collaboratively with staff and children to devise opportunities for playful experiences which reflect and change with children's need and play interests •	To complete risk-benefit assessments as necessary. •	To keep the site and building in a safe, clean and tidy condition. Perform inspections of play structures and the playground space, and carry out remedial repairs, ongoing maintenance and cleaning. •	To work with staff, volunteers, trainees &amp; visitors to the playground, as required. •	Build positive relationships with parents and families to promote healthy lifestyles and play experiences. •	To attend meetings and training sessions as appropriate. •	To contribute to development initiatives at the playground and within PYC as a whole. •	To be alert to and act on concerns regarding any children’s safety, health, and wellbeing, acting in accordance with safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation. •	To conduct yourself in a manner compatible with an organisation that works with children, promoting equalities and equal opportunities in all aspects. •	To undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by your manager(s). •	Arranging on-site and off site activities Skills: The following qualities and experience are essential: You should have: 1.	Understanding of children and young people’s differing needs and abilities. 2.	Ability to work with children face to face in a playful environment. 3.	Ability to work in a physically demanding role, with work predominantly outdoors on the adventure playground. 4.	Able to deliver a variety of play activities which can include (but not limited to): arts and crafts activities, sport activities, creative and imaginative play, gardening and nature based activities, fire and water play, self-build structures and supporting day trips and residential activities. 5.	Understanding of the importance of risk in play for children and young people. 6.	To be welcoming and approachable to children, young people, parents and other visitors, and to support partnership forming, extending and sustaining relationships. 7.	Able to work under pressure and manage conflict. 8.	Numeracy, literacy and communication skills, including the ability to use IT systems. 9.	Commitment to PYC and PCC policies, especially Health and Safety and Safeguarding. 10.	Able to work flexibly across the week Monday - Saturday and throughout school holidays and cover at any of the 6 Adventure Playgrounds. The following would be desirable but not essential: 1.	Have some knowledge of maintenance and repairs; able to perform inspections of play structures and the playground space, and carry out remedial repairs and ongoing maintenance. 2.	A clean full driving license, with MIDAS.

Play Development Deputy Site Leader

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About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.About The JobSalary: £31,586 to £34,314 per annum Contract Length: Fixed Term or Secondment Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week Location: Countywide with an office base in Bridge House, Worthing Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Are you experienced in connecting with young people from diverse backgrounds, skilled in managing crisis, and passionate about creating positive change? We're seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Keyworker to join our team at Worthing Custody Suite.In this role, you'll use your expertise to engage young people with empathy and respect, helping them explore ways to turn their lives around. You'll discuss the challenges they face, from substance misuse to housing, education, and employment, and support them and their families to connect them with tailored support services. If you have a strong commitment to diversity, trauma-informed practice, and crisis management, and you want to make a meaningful impact in young lives, we would like to hear from you.Working a rolling 5 days on, 3 days off shift pattern (10am-6pm), you'll provide crucial guidance, advocacy, and practical support to young people in police custody-often at their most vulnerable moments.These positions require the ability to travel independently across the county. You will need to engage with children, young people, and families outside of standard school or work hours to ensure the service meets their needs effectively.Experience and SkillsThe following are some of the key skills required for the role:<ul>
<li>Analytical and judgmental skills to interpret complex situations and information from families to make assessments.</li>
<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to recognize the individual needs of families.</li>
<li>Ability to create an environment where families are empowered to make positive change.</li>
<li>Ability to build rapport quickly with people participating in services and remain up to date with changes in best practice and available support mechanisms.</li>
<li>Ability to accurately record information in Excel spreadsheets and web databases. Ability to use a variety of screening tools.</li>
<li>Relevant qualification, degree level preferably, in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of working with families in crisis in order to provide support, especially those with complex and chronic difficulties.</li>
<li>Experience of interpreting families' needs and assisting families to access appropriate support services.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence</li>
</ul>For a full list please reference our job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05781. To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experience and from minority groups, and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

Youth Justice Key Worker

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Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for children and families? Join our dynamic team at a council-run Adventure Playground, where every day is packed with creativity, energy, and fun! As a Playground Activity Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the action—organising and delivering a wide range of exciting activities for children aged 6 to 13. From arts and crafts to sports, games, and imaginative play, you’ll help bring joy and adventure to every session You’ll engage with children from diverse backgrounds, build positive relationships with families, and work closely with your teammates to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe play environment. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining site safety and reporting any potential hazards. Beyond the day-to-day fun, you’ll support the development of the playground itself—helping a space that reflects the needs and voices of local children, all while following Portsmouth City Council’s policies and procedures. You will be organising and running activities for children aged 6 - 13 and families on a council run Adventure Playground. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports and other creative activities. You will be engaging and communicating with children from varying backgrounds as well as interacting with their parents and your own colleagues. Skills: . Be aged 16 or over as this is a requirement for the role. 2.	Be able to relate to younger people aged 6 - 13 years. Previous experience working with children would be an advantage. 3.	Be self-motivated and have enthusiasm to support physical and creative activities for children. 4.	 Be able to deal with conflict and work well under pressure. 5.	 Have good communication skills in talking to a wide range of people including 	children, parents, and colleagues. The ability to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the role. 6.	 Be a team player who can work in small teams effectively. 7.		Demonstrate an understanding for Safeguarding children in this role. 8.	Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations. 9.	Having a qualification in Play Work would be advantageous but not essential. 10. Be flexible to work across all of the Council Adventure Playgrounds.

Playworker

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Employment &amp; Skills Service is part of Coventry City Council.&nbsp; We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of&nbsp;top quality&nbsp;support to Coventry residents&nbsp;of all ages who are looking for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people.&nbsp;Our friendly and welcoming Job Shop is situated in Coventry City Centre.&nbsp;We are here to support all Coventry residents to search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements.&nbsp;&nbsp;People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also provide&nbsp;ground-breaking&nbsp;specialist support for&nbsp;local residents&nbsp;who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Do you thrive on enabling people to achieve and believe that disabled people should have the same employment and life opportunities as everyone else?&nbsp;If the answer is yes, then please read on.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Coventry’s growing Post 16 pathways to employment provision for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The team forms part of the Skills, Employment and Adult Education service and works alongside the Council’s SEND team - designed to improve the lives of young people with SEND, striving to provide better choice and control, good quality support and the opportunity to progress in life through a range of employment pathways.You will support individuals on our study programmes which includes supported internships and Step into Work, working with them to identify their skills, experience and aspirations. Supporting individuals to develop their employment skills, including independent travel and then working with other members of the team to identify appropriate employment pathways.&nbsp;Your role will be to support individuals to access employment related opportunities and become independent in their roles and provide the necessary coaching, training and encouragement to enable them to succeed. This will include getting to know each individual, helping to match them to the right opportunities and then providing them with on-the-job training and support in the workplace. You will also liaise with the young person’s family, education provider and other people involved in their life to ensure that the support you provide is tailored to the young person’s needs.&nbsp;You will work closely with employers to identify and create opportunities and ensure that they are supported and can confidently manage, train and support customers once your support has been faded and withdrawn. This will involve working with the individual’s workplace colleagues to help them to develop the skills and confidence they need, identifying the various tasks that make up the role and working with the employer to develop a training plan. You will carry out regular monitoring visits and reviews to ensure that placements are going well and that individuals are progressing.The Pathways to Employment Team operates in line with the Supported Employment Model&nbsp;<a href="https://www.base-uk.org/page/About-Supported-Employment" target="_blank">BASE supported employment model - explained</a>. Training and support will be provided but you should understand the approach and how this differs from traditional models of work readiness.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? You will be committed to Equality and Inclusion and fundamentally believe that everyone has the right to be part of and contribute to the economy regardless of the challenges they may experience. You will believe that with the right opportunity and support everyone can achieve, make a positive contribution and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.You will be passionate about promoting independence and enabling people to achieve.&nbsp;You will have a can-do approach and the ability to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles.&nbsp;You will have the skills and ability to provide support and guidance in a discreet manner ensuring that individuals are enabled to show their potential and that employers are supported to see the skills and abilities the young person has to offer.You will be an excellent communicator who is approachable, outgoing and able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will be confident in and enjoy adapting to various work settings and be able to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team.You will be able to work flexibly, travelling to different locations. This role may occasionally involve early starts, late finishes or working at weekends depending on the support needs of your customers and employers. You will be involved in agreeing and setting up support so will have advance notice of when flexible working will be required.If you like a challenge and believe that you have the passion and skills to be able to make a real difference to the lives of young disabled people, then we would like to hear from you.For further information or to discuss the role please contact Michael Binch on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michael.binch@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.binch@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or 07960 180601If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): We will be shortlisting week commencing 4th August 2025. Interview dates will be Monday 11th August / Tuesday 12th August and Wednesday 13th August 2025. The interview will consist of a face to face panel interview, and a short assessment at Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry, CV1 5EJAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Job Coach - SEND

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For further details, application form and job and person specification please contact us on 0300 777 8539 or email <a href="mailto:admin@promiseinclusion.org" target="_blank">admin@promiseinclusion.org</a>



This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion
Youth Club Playworker, Wokingham
Average 3-5 hours per week 
&nbsp;Between £7.55 - £10.00 per hour (depending on age)
We have a vacancy for a Youth Club Playworker working with young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 13 (year 9) and 19. The club runs on a Wednesday evening at Addington School, Woodley, term time. You will take direction from the club coordinator to help plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities, set up the room and to help tidy away at the end of the session, attend meetings and training as required.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.&nbsp; Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given forthe successful applicant.&nbsp; Our office base is now in Wokingham.
References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.

Bracknell Forest Council

Youth Club Playworker

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For further details, application form and job and person specification please contact us on 0300 777 8539 or email <a href="mailto:admin@promiseinclusion.org" target="_blank">admin@promiseinclusion.org</a>



This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion
Playworker - Wokingham At Smile for Sibs club
Average2 hours per week - £7.55 - £8.60 per hour (16–18-year-olds)
We have a vacancy for a Playworker at our Wokingham Smiles for Sibs group, which runs on a Thursday (term-time only) between 4.30pm and 6.15pm at the Woodley Airfield Centre. The children at Sibs are aged 8-13 and come to club to get some me time as they have a sibling with a learning disability including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities The Playworkers will assist in providing activities at the club including playing games, arts &amp; crafts, cooking, outdoor activities, and occasional holiday day trips.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.&nbsp; Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant.&nbsp; Our office base is now in Wokingham.
References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.

Playworker at Smile for Sibs Club

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Young Persons Tracking Officer, to support data collection activities for young people academic age 16-17 years, for NEET and UNKNOWN reporting. The main purpose of this role is to support statutory tracking activities for Medway’s young people, offer support and sign posting to appropriate provision, build positive working relationships with education and training providers to promote services and maintain a supportive social media presence within the IAG Team. To reduce the number of Young People that are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and those who’s destination UNKNOWN to Medway.This role is for 12hrs per week, to be conducted flexibly across days and evenings Short Listing Criteria Educated to GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)Have a good understanding of the barriers young people face when gaining education, employment, or trainingStrong oral and written communications skillsGood working knowledge of using ICT systems and databasesInterviews will take place week beginning 4th August 2025.Please ensure you include a personal statement in the application process. In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Young Persons Trafficking Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and victims of crime? Luton Youth Justice Service is seeking a committed and experienced individual to take on a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering restorative justice through our Referral Order programme.As a&nbsp;Referral Order Coordinator, you will lead on the development, implementation, and daily operation of Referral Orders and Panels within Luton. You’ll play a key role in ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach aligned with National Standards and agency policies. Your work will directly support positive outcomes for young people, victims, and the wider community through restorative conferencing and mediation services.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and oversee Referral Order processes and ensure adherence to national and local standards</li><li>Coordinate and chair restorative justice panels, conferencing sessions, and indirect mediation</li><li>Build and maintain strong multi-agency relationships to support service delivery</li><li>Supervise and support volunteer Panel Members, staff, victims, and young people</li><li>Contribute to wider restorative justice initiatives within the Youth Justice Service</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient professional with a strong background in the criminal justice system and a passion for restorative practice. You’ll need to bring both professional knowledge and practical experience to support young people and victims effectively.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial experience&nbsp;in a discipline directly related to the criminal justice system</li><li>Some experience&nbsp;of working with adolescents, ideally in a youth justice or support role</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with children, young people, parents, victims, and multi-agency professionals</li><li>Strong supervisory skills, with the ability to support staff, volunteers, and victims throughout the restorative process</li><li>Proven problem-solving ability, able to analyse complex situations and implement effective, restorative solutions</li></ul>In addition, we’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>A solid understanding of the youth justice system, particularly Referral Orders and Restorative Justice approaches</li><li>A relevant professional or degree-level qualification – or equivalent experience – in a field such as Social Services, Probation, Police, Youth Work, Health, or Education</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves regular travel within and beyond the borough</li><li>The flexibility to work outside of standard office hours, including evenings and weekends (approximately 40% of the time)</li></ul>Your ability to combine structure with empathy, and to lead restorative processes with confidence and care, will be key to your success in this role.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1563680&amp;ptId=11528" target="_blank">download: Referral Order &amp; Restorative Conferencing Coordinator.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1563681&amp;ptId=11528" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Referral Order & Restorative Conferencing Coordinator

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The OpportunitySalary: £62,676 to £66,211 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Location: Office base at County Hall North, Horsham or Bridge House, Worthing with a countywide serviceWe're looking for a Service Manager to join our Youth Justice Service Team.Accountable to the Head of Service for MASH, IFD, EDT, Youth Justice and Missing and Exploitation Service, this role will be the strategic and operational lead for youth justice. You will lead a group of Team Managers and staff, including those seconded from statutory partners, to provide statutory youth justice services across the county of West Sussex. You will be responsible for large-scale activity to meet defined national and local performance indicators and ensuring quality in practice.As a confident and ambitious individual, you will provide professional leadership, ensuring effective practices in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. You will also be required to drive the delivery of youth justice across the partnership in order to ensure the service is improving outcomes for and meeting the needs of children, families, victims and communities.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:<ul>
<li>Ability to deliver change and continually improve practice and preferencing in a supportive, positive way.</li>
<li>Emotionally intelligent and able to apply effective leadership, people management and performance management skills with the ability to provide direction, leadership and support to individuals and teams.</li>
<li>Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact.</li>
<li>Sound partnership working skills including the successful co-ordination of partners to delivery objectives.</li>
<li>Effective research, evaluation, and interpretation skills to derive conclusions and plan over the short term to medium term. Ability to set timescales and objectives and review effectiveness of service delivery.</li>
<li>Post graduate professional qualification in a relevant/relatable field, or the equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating applied application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.</li>
<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>
<li>Expert relevant experience in the specialist area, including sound relevant operational experience, with a significant number of years working in the</li>
<li>Detailed practical knowledge of complex theories including relevant technical knowledge to formulate and develop policies, processes, and guidance.</li>
<li>Significant experience in dealing with significant and complex issues and solution focussed resolutions, and where outcomes are evidenced based and can demonstrate strategic and operational accountability.</li>
</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05844.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

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