Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner

Overview

Permanent and fixed-term opportunities available. Salary: BG10 – BG11 (£35,412 – £41,771), dependent on experience. This role sits within a linked grading structure, offering clear progression pathways based on performance and experience. Final grading will be determined following interview. Open day details: 10:00am – 13:00pm, 10 October, City Hall, College Green Bristol BS1 5TR. Drop in anytime for an informal chat about the role to meet the team, ask questions, and gain insight into the work we do.

This role is for enthusiastic and motivated professionals to join our skilled and committed team working with children in a challenging but rewarding role. Bristol Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a multi-agency team that works with children who are in or at risk of coming into the youth justice system. The team collaborates with other agencies to safeguard children, prevent offending, promote safety, provide restorative justice and reduce re-offending.

Responsibilities

The role of the YJS Practitioner is to work collaboratively with children, their families and partner agencies to devise and deliver creative and innovative interventions that lead to positive outcomes for children and increased safety for children and communities. This includes working with children in custodial settings as well as in the community, and in the pre-court, Youth and Crown Courts. There is an opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as harmful sexual behaviour, serious youth violence, restorative justice or addressing disproportionality. The service uses trauma-informed and Child First practice and works with partners to prevent and reduce harm outside of the home. The role is emotionally challenging and involves working with vulnerable children who may pose risks to themselves or others. Regular supervision, support and training are provided.

Qualifications and requirements

Please note that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To be shortlisted for interview, demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. Applications may be shortlisted against desirable criteria if we receive high volumes. Where applicable, indicate how you meet these criteria in your application. For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees on a fixed-term contract, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term to ensure a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency, this post will be a fixed-term contract.

Benefits and work arrangement

Why Bristol City Council? We offer a fast-moving, supportive work environment with opportunities to develop new skills within a high-profile organisation. Hybrid working arrangements are available for most roles, balancing service need with individual flexibility. You will receive a rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave. You will contribute to making Bristol a better place.

How to apply

To apply, please refer to the Further Information section of your application. If you require further information regarding this role or the open day, contact Aidan D Arcy at aidan.d.arcy@bristol.gov.uk. The organisation is a Disability Confident employer; applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the process. We value diversity and appointments will be made on merit.