Are you empathic and caring?
Do you want a job that makes a positive change to people’s lives?
Do you want to help people be the people they can and want to be?
If yes, then we’d love to hear from you.
PROFILE
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be involved in a brand-new initiative within Cheshire focusing on the delivery of targeted restorative preventative programmes for children and young people who are at risk of serious violence.
This role will involve:
· The delivery of a range of Remedi programmes which reflect restorative principles and focus on the ‘harm’ caused to all involved, including Remedi’s Changing Thinking Ending Violence, Tools Down, Breaking Lines, Cease, SHARE, Hate Crime, Restorative 180.
· Delivery of the programmes may be 1:1 in group settings and either face to face or online.
· Providing Mentoring support after the interventions.
· Creating Support Plans with service users.
· Working with organisations, schools, YJS, Police, Parents/Carers to support individual need.
· Managing a caseload.
· Facilitating restorative communication between victims and offenders.
· Signposting individuals to agencies to support needs.
· Accessing AQA awards.
The skills and qualities you will need to do the job well are:
Communication- As a Youth Criminal Justice Practitioner, listening and responding to what is being said so that people feel supported, valued and cared for is an essential part of this role. There is an expectation that your first contact with people will be via a telephone call, so being able to engage with people over the phone is vital. Good communication skills with young people is a must as is the ability to communicate in a clear, timely fashion (verbally and in writing) with professionals.
Flexibility- Working with people requires a flexible approach to ensure they are contacted at times convenient to them. In return, we don’t expect you to work a rigid 9-5 Monday-Friday working week, you will be expected to manage your diary effectively on a hybrid basis.
Motivation- The role is extremely rewarding and can leave you with a high level of pride; to know you have potentially changed someone’s life is hugely rewarding. It is a vital part of the role to work in close partnership with other agencies, attend regular meetings and establish new relationships. It is not the type of job where you are going to be sat at a desk all day with your manager next door. You will have to work from your own initiative and make judgements that consider the needs of the people you are working with, your own workload and the specific contract requirements. Many of the service users (children and young people) we support face a number of challenges and can find it difficult to engage. You will need to provide encouragement and support in order to meet their needs and to motivate them to engage.
IT Capable- We want our team to spend the majority of their time working with people however, there is a responsibility to record information accurately and promptly. As a result, it is essential that you are proficient in using:
· Email
· Electronic calendar
· Word
· Excel
· Microsoft TEAMS/Zoom
Recording the work you deliver is vital in showcasing the amazing work you will be doing. We have a bespoke case management system that you will be fully trained in during your extensive induction period.
Safety- We want you to work safely in all aspects of your role. This will mean following our own internal policies and procedures and will require you to consider safety in relation to the following aspects:
· Safeguarding
· Lone Working
· General Data Protection Regulation
· Confidentiality
WHAT TO EXPECT
The role is based across Cheshire and expenses are fully covered for travel, but you will need access to your own vehicle and driving license.
We strive to create balance between working from home and working collaboratively with colleagues however, there is an expectation that most of the role will be out in the community working with service users, attending Police stations, homes, schools, colleges, partner agency locations.
You will have a line manager/coordinator who you will meet individually and will also be available during the week to provide support and guidance. As well as monthly team meetings, Wellbeing time, regular individual and Group Case Supervision.
We will provide:
· Full training
· A laptop and mobile phone
· Line management support and guidance
· The role requires a Police Vetting – Level 2 and an enhanced DBS check
· 35 hrs per week
· Starting salary £24,000 rising to £26,000 at the end of Year 2 in role
· 6% employer pension contribution
· 26 days leave per annum plus bank holidays
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- The role requires a Police Vetting – Level 2 and an enhanced DBS check
- You will need a valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle
- Interviews will take place on 14 July 2026. Please make note of the date at this time as we do not offer an alternative date.
Work Location: On the road
