Suffolk Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom

• Suffolk County Council – West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU - Community based
• £32,076 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment until 31 March 2027

 

We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people, learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Youth Justice Support Practitioner in the Criminal Exploitation Hubs, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.  

 

Your role and responsibilities 

Working as a key member within the Criminal Exploitation Hubs, you will:

• work closely with colleagues within the Hubs and other professional partners including social care and Police, to identify parents and carers of children who are at risk of criminal exploitation
• identify opportunities to provide education around exploitation prevention, whilst supporting and empowering parents and carers to shape better futures for young people in Suffolk 
• provide mentoring to Grade 4 practitioners and others new to the service 
• support senior management, attending mandatory partnership meetings as needed and overseeing the delegation of actions
• be based within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service, which is dedicated to changing the lives of young people in Suffolk.

 

You will need:

• experience working with partner agencies in a collaborative way
• to build trust and work constructively with parents and carers whose children are at risk of criminal exploitation, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
• excellent communication skills with adults, children and professionals alike
• to be well organised and creative when it comes to problem solving 
• to work well as part of a team but also someone who is self-motivated to work on their own at times
• to work some evenings and some weekends to fit in with the demands of the role
• to be comfortable travelling to meetings and other activities around the county
• to be committed to working with children and young people to help them stop offending, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead successful lives.

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don`t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

 

The team 

• The purpose of the Criminal Exploitation Hubs is to identify opportunities to prevent children from being criminally exploited within Suffolk. By engaging with children during outreach sessions and sharing information and intelligence with partners including the Police, we can respond to rising concerns and provide expert intervention in locations that pose a risk to children and young people. 
• Our team works hard to safeguard children and young people in Suffolk, whilst providing education and knowledge to communities to help them identify exploitation and empower them to report it. 
• Shaping the lives of young people for the better and making communities safer for future generations are just two examples of the impact you and the team will have daily.
• Our working days are usually Monday to Friday with individual team members completing scheduled outreach work on one Saturday each month. Additionally, we practice hybrid working. 

  

Empowering Everyone  

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone. 

 

For more information 

Please contact Marcus Buckley for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling: 07563 556163 or emailing: [email protected]  

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).,

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. 

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 

 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 August 2024.

Interview date: 14,15 or 16 August 2024.

 

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid 

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