Youth Justice Case Worker (Kingston & Richmond)

Achieving for Children
Richmond, Greater London

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)

Location : 44 York Street, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.00

The position will hold both court orders and ourt of court work , undertake assessments, write reports . also will complree single assessments if the child is deemed to meet threshold for a section 17 assessmment.

The worker MUST have YJS caseworker experience.

About you: our role specification

Qualifications

● Educated at level 4 or above professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g Children and Youth, Social Care, Probation )

● Evidence of continuing professional development within Youth Justice

Skills and experience

● Experience of working with children, young people and families with offending behaviour

● Ability to work restoratively with all children, young people and victims of crime in line with the

service restorative approach principles and standards

● Experience of effective management of a caseload of young people in accordance with local

policies/procedure and Youth Justice National Standards, and accurate recording.

● Ability to write clear and concise court reports, bail packages, panel reports

● Skilled at undertaking timely, high quality, robust assessments (AssetPlus) and plans.

● Experience of effective partnership working and working within a multidisciplinary team.

● Experience and understanding of how Courts work and of relevant Youth Justice legislation,

including sentencing and bail/remand.

● Experience of risk management, public protection and safeguarding in the context of youth

offending and contextual safeguarding.

● Experience of delivering effective interventions that reduce risk, reduce likelihood of reoffending

and maximise positive outcomes for young people.

● Good knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice landscape, including best practice in

regard to Good Lives Model, Desistance Theory, Trauma Informed Practice and Transitions

● Knowledge or keen interest in specific areas of offending such as harmful sexual behaviour, knife crime, county lines and national referral mechanism or children harming in the home.

Personal attributes

● A passion to demonstrate and promote our values (Trust, Respect and Empower) through professional behaviours and relationships with all stakeholders.

● To deliver Achieving for Childrenʼs vision, mission and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.

● Good organisational abilities including: time management, problem-solving and prioritisation.

● Able to work flexibly and independently with a commitment to the organisation culture.

● Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging

objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children. Taking a strength

based approach to managing situations.

● Commitment to collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational

boundaries in the best interests of children and families.

● Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic,including ability to negotiate and influence.

Posted 2026-06-06

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