Youth Justice Worker post at HMP and YOI Wetherby, a Ministry of Justice establishment holding children and young people in custody. The work combines keeping young people safe with day-to-day support, including managing movement around the site and stepping in to de-escalate incidents. It suits people working with children who may have committed serious offences or have mental health needs, on 24-hour shifts that include evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays. An enhanced DBS check is required, and Skilled Worker visa 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 in a custodial setting
- Carry out interventions when required, including de-escalation, managing behaviour and conflict resolution
- Oversee and facilitate safe movement around the site
- Provide supervision to keep children and young people safe
- Identify and assess the complex needs of the children and young people in your care
- Agree interventions or referrals with young people, their families or carers
- Work with other professionals and organisations to improve outcomes
- Use sound judgement and evidence-based approaches, and evaluate the effectiveness of your own practice
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- Work with children, young people and families to bring about lasting change
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to high standards of care and service
- Effective decision-making
- Empathy and understanding
- Passion for supporting children, young people and families
- Confidence in spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Aged 18 or over at the start of employment
- Civil Service nationality requirements
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Medical and fitness assessment
Other
- Eyesight standard met in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
- Suitable hearing without hearing aids
- Tattoos, if visible, not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating
- Facial tattoos generally not acceptable
Nice to have
- Driving licence and own transport, beneficial in rural locations but not essential
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid time off for public holidays plus one extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme and travel loans
- Opportunity to undertake a Level 4 qualification after probation
- Route to a band 4 Youth Justice Worker Specialist role
- Ongoing training in child protection and safeguarding
- Opportunity to work additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
