Youth Justice Case Manager

Salary: Grade 8 - £35,235 - £39,513

Pembrokeshire County Council's Youth Justice Team is a dynamic multi-agency partnership focused on reducing and preventing youth offending. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Case Manager to join our team and support young people involved in the Youth Justice System.

In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, including prevention work, out-of-court interventions, community sentences, custodial disposals, and remand management. You will undertake assessments using the Asset+ framework, implement National Standards, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to address the needs and risks associated with each young person. The role also involves representing the team in Magistrates Courts and contributing to a duty system.

To be successful, you must hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g., Social Work, Youth Work, Probation) and have knowledge of child care and criminal justice legislation. Experience in the youth justice sector is desirable, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems like ChildView. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Join our supportive and forward-thinking team, where you will have opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a positive impact on young people's lives.

For further information, contact Kerri Parr on Kerri.parr@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.