Youth Justice Officer - Substance Misuse Telford, England
Job description
Why work for us?
We’re on a journey to shape the future of West Mercia Youth Justice Services in our three counties and we want you to be part of it.
We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.
We want to show our staff that they’re valued, which is why we offer generous annual leave entitlements, flexible working opportunities and access to a host of staff associations to ensure you get the support you need when you start your career.
After all, keeping people safe isn’t just a uniquely rewarding career, it’s one that rewards uniqueness.
This is a full time position
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 12th July 2023.
West Mercia Youth Offending Service operates across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire, covering a youth population of approximately 112,800 (10 to 17year olds). The service is hosted by the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner on behalf of the four local authorities and is currently the only youth justice service in such a hosting arrangement nationally. Services are delivered from multi-disciplinary teams aligned to the four local authority areas.
An opportunity has arisen for a Youth Justice Officer – Substance Misuse based in Telford
The main purpose of the role is to manage a caseload and co-ordinate high quality delivery of direct work with children, young people, their families and the victims of youth crime with the principal aim of preventing offending.
To also contribute to a reduction in drug and alcohol related harm among young people referred to WMYJS and to contribute to inter-agency work in the development of services to young people at risk of substance misuse or the effects of substance misuse by adults.
For the full person specification requirements and the main duties of the post please refer to the Job Profile.
This role is commutable from Bridgnorth, Cannock, Dudley, Newport, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Walsall, Wolverhampton.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email [email protected] (internally please use myBop)
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.
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