Youth worker Work, Jobs in Thurrock, Ess (with Salaries)

Targeted Youth Justice Worker
London Borough of Havering —Romford
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Communication skills
16h
Children's Residential Support Worker
Super Young Minds —Northfleet
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- IT
Quick apply
Residential Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Thurrock
- £29,390.40 - £30,056.00 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
Residential Children's Support Worker
Elite Children's Care Group —Gravesend
- 12 hour shift
- Childcare
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Case Prevention Officer - Youth Justice Service
tower Hamlets —London
- £45,852 - £49,155 a year
9d
202606: Youth Justice Worker - HMP Feltham
Ministry of Justice —London
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
20h
Young Person's Support Worker
Golden Crown Care and Support —Romford
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
14d
Youth & Young Adult Support Worker
HRCM.io —London
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Children's Home Night Wake Residential Support Worker
Super Young Minds —Gravesend
- £12.80 - £13.80 an hour
- Overtime
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Senior Youth Workers
tower Hamlets —London
- £45,852 - £49,155 a year
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Senior Support Worker Children's Home
Aden Children Homes Limited —Basildon
- From £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Computer literacy
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d
Play & Youth Worker (Maternity Cover - 9 months/ 40 weeks
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust —London
- £11,200 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Mentoring
Quick apply
2d
Support worker for children and young adults
Pure Care Agency —London
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
Waking Night Support Worker (Children)
Cherry Care Children's home —Canvey Island
- £13.50 - £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- IT
- In-person
Quick apply
3d
Residential Children and Young Person Worker (23033)
Barnardo's —Bromley
- £27,844 - £28,915 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Youth Development Worker
LifeLine Projects —East London
- £26,780 a year
- School
Residential Support Worker - Children's Home
Stevens Children's homes —Rochester
- From £13.21 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Children’s advocate for Children and Youth Programme Enabling Group (CYPEG)
United Reformed Church —London
Full Time Support Worker - Young Adult Care
Finefair Ltd —Ilford
- £12.50 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
1d
Social Worker - Early Help and Prevention
Medway Council —Chatham
- £39,823 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d

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Targeted Youth Justice Worker

London Borough of Havering -
Romford

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Job details

Full-time
16 hours ago

Qualifications

Childcare
Working with children
Communication skills

Full job description

T argeted Youth Justice Worker

London Borough of Havering

Children’s Services – Integrated Adolescent Safeguarding Service (IASS), Youth Justice Service

Grade 6 | Full-time (36 hours per week)

3 year fixed term contract/Secondment Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed Targeted Youth Justice Worker to join our Youth Justice Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting children and young people aged 10–17 at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

You will play a key role in delivering early intervention, diversion, and prevention work, including involvement in the Turnaround Programme (funded by the Ministry of Justice), supporting young people to address risk factors, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

Working within a multi-agency team, you will adopt a trauma-informed and systemic approach, ensuring young people and their families receive high-quality, tailored support.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver direct casework for young people referred for diversion, including Out of Court Disposals and the Turnaround Programme

Build trusting, meaningful relationships with young people and their wider networks

Assess need and risk, and develop outcome-focused intervention plans

Provide 1:1 and group interventions to reduce offending, exploitation, and harm

Deliver restorative justice activities

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and support young people

Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices and lived experiences shape interventions

Support parents and carers to improve family outcomes

Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and contribute to service performance targets

Promote prevention, safeguarding, and positive pathways into adulthood

About You

We are looking for a motivated professional who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and vulnerabilities

Experience of delivering early intervention and diversion work, including familiarity with the Turnaround Programme (Ministry of Justice funded)

Strong understanding of contextual risk factors such as exploitation, substance misuse, and offending behaviour

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and adolescent development

Experience of risk assessment, safeguarding, and child protection processes

Ability to engage and build relationships with young people and families

Strong communication, recording, and partnership-working skills

Qualifications

Relevant qualification (minimum Diploma level or equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Justice, or related field

Working Pattern

36 hours per week

Includes evening and weekend work (e.g., late afternoons and rota Saturdays)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking Youth Justice Service delivering innovative programmes such as the MoJ-funded Turnaround Programme

Work within a supportive multi-agency environment committed to safeguarding and positive change

Opportunity to influence real outcomes for young people and communities

Access to ongoing training and professional development

Our Commitment

Havering Council is committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people to thrive and reduce offending, we would love to hear from you.

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact [email protected]

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29/6/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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