Prevention Worker - Youth Justice Service

The Cardiff Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a multi-agency partnership at the forefront of developing innovative interventions for children and young people aged 10-17 who have offended or are at risk of Justice. We are looking for someone to undertake assessments of young people referred to the Youth Justice Service (YJS) Prevention Team and to develop of a range of interventions specifically aimed at addressing the anti-social behaviour of young people on the YJS Prevention programme.

You will have an understanding of the criminal justice system as it affects children and young people (aged 10
-17) who offend and/or commit anti-social behaviour. You will have an understanding of the principles of restorative justice and restorative approaches, have experience of working with disaffected children and young people and able to evidence building positive relationships with young people. Ideally you will have experience of undertaking assessments, in addition to planning appropriate and targeted interventions to reduce the risk of offending/re-offending.

Must have full valid driving licence and have access to a car, appropriately insured. Will require some evening and weekend working.