Youth Justice Practitioner

Youth Justice Practitioner We do social work are looking for a youth justice practitioner to start asap. Main Priorities

• Work within a multi-agency youth justice team to reduce offending behaviour and support young people's rehabilitation and social inclusion.
• Build strong relationships with young people, families, victims, and professionals to ensure effective communication.
• Manage and respond to risks to young people and others, following agreed plans.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to meetings, reports, and service evaluations.
• Support service continuity by covering duties across the team when required.

Key Duties

• Carry out holistic assessments using youth justice tools.
• Support and motivate young people to make positive choices and engage in constructive activities.
• Provide guidance on issues such as mental health and substance misuse, including referrals.
• Deliver intervention programmes (1:1 and group work) to address offending behaviour.
• Support resettlement and maintain contact with young people in custody, contributing to release planning.
• Liaise with courts and professionals to support legal processes and outcomes.
• Develop tailored intervention plans based on assessed risk and need.
• Provide practical support (e.g. housing, education, employment, finances, family support).
• Work closely with families/carers, including home visits, using a whole-family approach.
• Facilitate restorative justice processes and support victims, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Build links with local agencies to improve access to services.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Why work with us?

• Flexible roles and competitive pay
• Opportunities to make a real impact on children and families
• Supportive, professional network that values your expertise

If you're looking for your next role in social work, get in touch with We Do Social Work today- we'd love to hear from you!