Specialist Prevention Worker - Youth Justice Service

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Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full time permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Elmwood Place and other locations across the borough of Solihull

Closing Date:

04/11/2026

Job Type:

Social Care – Children

Sector:

Local Councils

Specialist Prevention Worker
- Youth Justice

Hours: 37 hours per week

Solihull Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency partnership committed to preventing and reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour across the borough. The Solihull Youth Justice Service is passionate about improving outcomes for young people and victims of crime and due to significant investment into the Youth Justice Team, we have an opportunity for a Youth Justice Officer to join our team.

As a Specialist Prevention Worker you will deliver high-quality, relationship based early intervention and prevention support to children 10 – 17 years who are at risk, on the cusp, of entering the youth justice system in line with the Turnaround eligibility criteria.

You will be based within the Youth Justice Service but develop strong links to the Family Hubs and will work alongside a wide range of statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to provide timely support to children and young people who are on the cusp of offending and entering the youth justice system.

You will provide mentoring, social skills development, structured activities, sports, hobbies and family focussed interventions to improve outcomes for children and families, strengthen resilience and reduce risk factors associated with offending behaviour.

This new role complements existing youth Justice, Early Help and Family Hub services and contributes to the aims of the Ministry of Justice Turnaround Programme and Youth Justice Service by preventing first-time entry into the youth justice system and improving long-term outcomes for children and young people.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need a Level 4 (or equivalent) qualification in relevant field (e.g. Children, Young People & Families Practitioner, Youth Justice Studies) OR the ability to demonstrate substantial experience and knowledge gained in a similar role.

You will also have:

• Experience of working directly with and engaging children, young people and families with diverse needs
• Experience of partnership and multi- agency working
• Experience and understanding of the challenges and barriers to engaging vulnerable children, young people and their families
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation and practice
• Great communication skills with the ability to engage with and relate to children in a respectful way to build a positive working relationship.

In return we offer:

• Flexible working and agile working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service