2.5 months contract with a local authority
Job Summary:
The Probation Service aims to protect the public, reduce the likelihood of reoffending and help those it supervises to lead positive, law-abiding lives.
We have a distinct role to play in helping those sentenced by the courts to turn their lives around, but we cannot tackle all the causes of reoffending alone. We need strong partnerships with other public and third sector organisations to secure access to the services that will help those we supervise to be productive members of society.
Key Duties/Accountabilities:
And young persons detained or questioned by police officers;
The provision of assistance to persons determining whether youth cautions should be given;
The assessment of children and young persons, and the provision for them of rehabilitation programmes;
Essential Experience Required:
Where the local authority is in England, a person with experience of social work in relation to children nominated by the director of children's services appointed by the local authority under section 18 of the Children Act 2004;
Where the local authority is in England, a person with experience in education nominated by the director of children's services appointed by the local authority under section 18 of the Children Act 2004;
Essential Qualifications Required:
Must be a qualified probation officer
Ideally candidate has some experience of working with adolescents
Candidates who have been involved in managing transitions from youth justice to probation would be desirable
Additional information to note:
21 Hours per week
09:00am - 17:30pm
The closing date for this position is ASAP