Youth Justice Service Officer

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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.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair:
  We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop:
  We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower:
  We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate:
  We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable:
  We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect:
  We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a fast-paced multi-agency team consisting of staff from the Local Authority, Police, Probation, Health and Education. We are a well‑respected service with a high-level performance background. Coventry YJS was last judged as ‘Outstanding’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

We have a great team spirit, evidenced by staff progression being supported through regular development opportunities, low staff turnover and low sickness rates.

We're looking for a passionate and motivated professional who can build positive relationships with children, families, victims, and partner agencies.

You'll have experience delivering interventions in both one-to-one and group settings, a good understanding of the risks facing children involved in crime, and the confidence to support individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

With excellent communication and IT skills, you'll be able to assess needs, deliver tailored support, maintain accurate records, and make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

If you're committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

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).

We're looking for a passionate, resilient, and proactive individual who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

You’ll have a strong understanding of the risks and challenges faced by children involved in crime, alongside an awareness of the diverse issues affecting young people, families, and victims, including race, gender, sexuality, and disability. You will be confident in designing, delivering, and evaluating interventions that support positive outcomes for children and their parents/carers.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of settings. You’ll be comfortable working one-to-one and with groups, managing challenging behaviours positively, and acting as a strong role model. Strong IT skills are essential, as you’ll be required to maintain accurate records, complete assessments, and produce reports.

You will bring experience of working directly with children, families, victims, and partner professionals, delivering effective intervention programmes and providing tailored support. Most importantly, you’ll demonstrate relevant experience, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

If you're motivated by making a real impact and are ready to support…