Youth Justice Case Manager, Trafford

Youth Justice Case Manager, Trafford

Pay rate to £19.11 per hour

Contract role

We are recruiting for an experienced Youth Justice Case Manager to work in a multi-agency Team in Trafford Council. This post will be part of a multi-agency team providing an integrated approach to delivering services to achieve the principal aim of the youth justice system, which is to prevent offending by children and young people.

Trafford Youth Justice works to targets and objectives set in an annual Youth Justice Performance Plan, and the post holder will be expected to work towards these targets and within the framework set by Youth Justice National Standards. Trafford Youth Justice operates within the court arena, in the community and supervises young people in custodial settings, with contact with victims of crime.

This post contributes to the overall team objectives by offering intervention and support to young people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families in accordance with assessed risks and needs. The post-holder will be expected to cover a range of duties outlined in this job description, and to adopt a flexible approach to working with young people and their families in the community, in order to protect the public, prevent re-offending and secure positive outcomes for young people.

Case Managers are expected to take responsibility for young people with more complex needs or with a higher risk of offending or of serious harm. They must have the ability to build relationships with all young people, including those with challenging behaviours and/or limited social skills, and to carry out appropriate tailored interventions to achieve positive outcomes.

• Provide case management to young people in contact with the criminal justice system, including assessment, planning, intervention and review.
• Develop tailored interventions based on assessed risks and needs, and work with families and multi-agency partners.
• Collaborate with court services, community-based services and custodial settings as required.
• Maintain documentation and data in line with Youth Justice National Standards and local performance plans.
• Respond flexibly to the duties of the role and manage cases with varying levels of complexity and risk.

• Experience as a Youth Justice Case Manager or in a related youth justice or social care role.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, including those with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners; strong assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and Youth Justice National Standards.

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Contact:
Olivia Russell, Vitalis Social Care – olivia.,