Case Manager – AR

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

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.
8. Supervision of Tower Hamlets and City of London children/young people subject to bail conditions, Remand into Local Authority Accommodation [Open and Secure], Remand into Custody, community sentences, through care/post custody licence and other statutory services. Programmes may include work in social skills, offending behaviour, victim awareness, reparation and assisting clients with employment/ training, accommodation, health and substance use issues.
9. To carry out assessments for bail and remand decisions and also provide appropriate reports for the Court(s).
10. To partake in both office and Court duty on a regular basis, including attendance at Crown Court hearings as required.
11. To contribute to all monitoring/evaluation systems ensuring effective practice and to meet performance indicators and targets, as defined by Local/National Standards and Youth Justice Board indicators.
12. To initiate, chair and participate in reviews, cases conferences and other meetings, and provide reports and minutes of these meetings as required.
13. To maintain appropriate and timely written records e.g. case files, regarding clients and other related issues.
14. To develop and maintain all administration, referral and procedural systems established for the team and specialist schemes or programmes.
15. To keep abreast of current legislation and contemporary debate regarding work with children/young people who offend and their families.
16. To liaise with colleagues in Children’s Social Care and other professionals/teams in accordance with agreed protocols and other guidance.
17. To source, research, develop, plan, lead, facilitate and co-facilitate group work and one to one interventions for children/young people. This includes the preparation, delivery, risk assessment and evaluation of any group work programmes being delivered.
18. To act as a Practice Teacher, student supervisor or supervise sessional staff or volunteers as required. Additionally, to participate in the recruitment, training and support of sessional and volunteer staff.
19. To undertake and attend internal and external training as required.
20. To keep up to date with local, regional and national resources and to be aware of Council and departmental procedures.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Actively contribute to the council’s priorities and outcomes in a way that promotes a ‘one organisation’ approach.
2. Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and communities to ensure the council and the directorate strategic priorities are effectively implemented.
3. Promote equality among all staff and ensure that services are delivered in a non-discriminatory way, that is inclusive of all disadvantaged groups.
4. Support organisational change and learning, following and implementing appropriate systems of self-development, communication and engagement, quality measures, monitoring and review in delivering the functions of the role.
5. Promote sustainability, including encouraging a culture of innovation and accountability amongst all council staff.

If you are interested in this role please do reach out to me via email or telephone!

amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com

020 753 766 07