At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and supervise young people in custody, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at HMP Wetherby, making a difference in youth justice.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, a generous pension, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and progression after a successful probation period.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while developing your career in youth justice.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, with strong communication skills and a commitment to care.
The predicted salary is between 27776 - 30354 £ per year.
- Job Details
- Position: Youth Justice Worker – HMP Wetherby (HMYOI)
- Start Salary: £36,816 for a 39‑hour week (including 20% unsocial hours)
Public holidays count towards holiday allowance.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the security and safety of children and young people in custody.
- Provide day‑to‑day support, facilitate safe movement around the site and supervise activities.
- Intervene in challenging situations, de‑escalate conflicts, and manage behavioural issues.
- Collaborate with young people, their families or carers to agree on interventions or referrals.
- Work closely with other professionals and organisations to improve outcomes.
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of actions and methods using evidence‑based approaches.
- Undergo 12‑month probation and, upon successful completion, pursue a Level 4 qualification in working with children and young people in custody.
Qualifications & Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 years.
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements (see details above).
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing tests.
- Hold a suitable standard of hearing without aids.
- Have a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
- Display strong communication and influencing skills, commitment to high standards of care, effective decision‑making, empathy and understanding.
- Training and Career Progression
Initial training lasts 37 hours a week. After training you may choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week.
Following successful completion of the 12‑month probationary period you can undertake a Level 4 qualification and may progress to a Band 4 Youth Justice Worker Specialist role.
Benefits
- Annual holiday: 25 days (up to 30 after 10 years of service) plus public holidays and one extra privilege day.
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.
- Cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
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We think you need these skills to ace Youth Justice Worker - HMP Wetherby
Security and Safety Management
Conflict De-escalation
Behavioural Management
Collaboration with Families and Carers
Intervention Planning
Evidence-based Evaluation
Communication Skills
