Case Manager

I am currently representing Tower Hamlets Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate £28-£30/ hour which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Case Manager. This role will be: E14 2BG Hybrid Working.

Job Purpose:

To prevent offending and reoffending by children/young people by providing an effective youth justice service to children/young people and their carers. The Youth Justice Service (YJS) has overall responsibility for policy formulation, co-ordination and service delivery to those children/young people in Tower Hamlets and City of London who come into contact with the Criminal Justice System. Additionally, the Service has responsibility for overseeing the operation of and attendant matters in the Tower Hamlets/City of London Youth Court. To formally assess all children and young people referred to the YJS to identify the risks and needs associated with potential offending and anti-social behaviour, using a local or nationally recognisable and appropriate assessment tool (ASSETPLUS). Achieve positive outcomes for children/young people, in partnership with families and professionals.

Responsibilities:

1. To prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people by providing effective services as required by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (C&D Act 1998), Criminal Justice & Immigration Act 2008 [CJ&I Act 2008] and other relevant legislation.
2. To work in partnership with colleagues from other agencies and disciplines seconded into the Youth Justice Service in order to plan and deliver services aimed at reducing and preventing youth crime.
3. To carry out assessments, prepare reports and manage all appropriate orders made under LASPO Act 2012, C&D Act 1998/CJ&I Act 2008 and Powers of Criminal Courts Sentencing Act 2000, Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, Criminal Justice Act 2003.
4. To provide practical focused programmes and interventions for children/young people and their families demonstrating effective practice to agreed standards and performance indicators.
5. To understand the role and function of, and also to service the Youth, Magistrates and Crown Court.
6. A requirement to undertake a lead role within the team e.g Custody and resettlement.
7. To liaise with and advise field and residential social workers, relevant departmental staff and other professionals and voluntary agencies on issues relating to youth crime.

Person Specification:

1. To have an up-to-date knowledge of childcare & Youth justice legislation, particularly the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Criminal Justice & Immigration Act 2008, and Powers of Criminal Courts [Sentencing] Act 2000, Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, Criminal Justice Act 2003.
2. To have an up-to-date knowledge of current practice issues and developments in working with young offenders and their carers.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the impact of disproportionality in relation to global majority children young people/families/service delivery across the criminal justice system.
4. CQSW, DipSW or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification, or appropriate qualification in Probation, Youth Justice, Youth Work or Education.
5. Experience of working with children and young people within a social care or criminal justice setting, and all aspects of safeguarding, risk and child protection.
6. Experience of working with disaffected and disenchanted young people.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

I look forward to speaking with you soon.