Young Futures Co-ordinator (Part time) - Portsmouth

We are recruiting an organised and motivated Young Futures Partnership Prevention Panel Co‑ordinator to play a key role in preventing children and young people from being drawn into crime or anti‑social behaviour. This is a part time role working 18.5 hours per week (may include occasional evenings, Saturdays and Bank Holidays). The contract is Fixed‑term / secondment until 31 March 2027 (subject to funding).

Based within Portsmouth Youth Justice Services (PYJS), this is a high‑impact partnership role that sits at the heart of our prevention work. You will co‑ordinate and co‑chair a multi‑agency Prevention Panel, bringing together partners from across statutory, voluntary and community organisations to make informed, child‑centred decisions that support positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and co‑chair the multi‑agency Young Futures Partnership Prevention Panel
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders
• Promote and support referral pathways into the Panel, ensuring agreed criteria are met
• Receive and screen referrals, gather information and oversee consent processes
• Set Panel agendas and track progress through reviews, completion or closure
• Develop pathways out of Panel, supporting access to appropriate services and interventions

Full training, induction and ongoing supervision will be provided.

The ideal candidate

• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. probation, social work, education or health), with registration where required
• Has post‑qualifying experience working directly with children vulnerable to involvement in crime or anti‑social behaviour
• Has experience of supervision or line management, or is confident undertaking this responsibility
• Understands the causes of youth crime and evidence‑based approaches to prevention
• Can work confidently with partners across different organisations and sectors
• Applies a restorative, relational and trauma‑informed approach in practice
• Is highly organised, able to manage data, reporting and deadlines effectively
• Communicates clearly and professionally with children, families and partner agencies

Please ensure that you download & read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention to the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.

Internal applicants: If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your Personal statement.

Hybrid working arrangements: Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be 2 days required in the office for full time post.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email: Emma Donnelly.

Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026.

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.

Application process: We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Safeguarding Roles: Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.