202606: Youth Justice Worker - HMP Feltham in City of Westminster

All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security and safety of children and young people while providing day-to-day support in a custodial setting.
• Intervene when required and oversee safe movement around the site.
• Provide supervision to maintain safety and order.
• De-escalate potentially volatile situations and manage behavioural issues.
• Apply conflict resolution techniques and use a respectful, curious approach to help young people reach their potential.
• Collaborate with families, carers and other professionals to agree on interventions and referrals that support the young people’s needs.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of actions using evidence-based approaches.
• Participate in regular supervision and reflect on practice for continuous improvement.
• Assist with the progression and achievement of a Level 4 Qualification in working with children and young people in custody after completion of the 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Age 18 or over at the time of commencing employment.
• Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Meet the Civil Service nationality, right-to-work and immigration requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing (no hearing aids).
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to high standards of care and service.
• Empathy and understanding towards children, young people, families and carers.
• Ability to identify and assess complex needs of the young people you work with.
• Capability to handle interventions, conflict resolution and behavioural management.
• Respectful curiosity, balancing challenge and support.
• Collaboration with other professionals and organisations to improve outcomes.

Employment Details:

• Initial training: 37 hours per week.
• Post-training weekly hours: 37, 39 or 41 hours a week.
• Salary: 37 hours a week: £39,525 per year; 39 hours a week: £41,892 per year; 41 hours a week: £44,258 per year.
• Shift patterns include evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays – all are covered by the holiday allowance.
• Annual holiday: 25 days (increases to 30 days after 10 years of service).
• Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.
• Cycle to Work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.

Travel and Venue:

The post is based at HMP/YOI Feltham. Having a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement.

Right to Work:

Applicants must ensure they have, and can maintain, the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom and in the Civil Service. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates but is unlikely to be granted for this campaign.

Equal Opportunities:

All successful applicants will be fully responsible for the spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English. Where specified in Wales, confidence in Welsh is also required.