This merit-campaign post sits in the Feltham A unit of HMP/YOI Feltham, for the Ministry of Justice. The work centres on keeping children and young people in custody safe while giving them day-to-day support, including interventions, supervising movement around the site and de-escalating incidents. It works with children who may have committed serious offences or have mental health needs, across evening, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts. An enhanced DBS check is required, and Skilled Worker sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign.
What the job involves
- Ensure the security and safety of children and young people in custody
- Provide day-to-day support to children and young people in a custodial setting
- Carry out interventions, including de-escalation, managing behaviour and conflict resolution
- Oversee and facilitate safe movement around the site
- Supervise children and young people to keep them safe
- Identify and assess the complex needs of the children and young people in your care
- Work with children, young people and their families or carers to agree interventions or referrals
- Work with other professionals and organisations to improve outcomes
- Use sound judgement and evidence-based approaches, and evaluate the effectiveness of your own practice
- Take part in regular supervision with an experienced practitioner
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, completing the required training
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to high standards of care and service
- Effective decision-making
- Empathy and understanding, with a passion for supporting children and families
- Identifying and assessing complex needs
- Respectful curiosity, balancing challenge and support
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over when employment starts
- Meets Civil Service nationality requirements
- Legal right to live and work in the UK, maintained throughout employment
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Confident spoken English
- Passes the medical and fitness assessment
- Meets the eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
- Suitable hearing without hearing aids
- Tattoos not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable
- Willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
- Opportunity to undertake a Level 4 Qualification after probation
- Progression pathway to a band 4 Youth Justice Worker Specialist role
- Ongoing training in areas such as child protection and safeguarding
- Opportunities to work additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
