Sefton YJS is offering an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Youth Justice Delivery and Interventions Worker (Grade G) . We are looking for an individual who is passionate about improving children’s lives, promoting their safety and welfare and empowering children and families to fulfil their potential. You will be expected to deliver high quality interventions to children as well as engage them in positive activities and support their access into education, employment and training. You will be the lead worker for children who are supported by an ‘out of court resolution’ and deliver interventions with children subject to statutory court orders.

You will embody Child First Principles and be ambitious for children and families. Your development will be supported, and you will have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects as part of your role. We are part of Sefton’s Children’s Services and work closely with our local partners. Please look at our job description and person specification and if you have skills and passion for this role, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date - Monday 30^th March 

Provisional Interview Date - W/C Monday 13^th April

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we recieve a high volume of applicants

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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