Social Worker - Youth Justice

The Sirona Medical Social Work department is currently seeking a qualified and motivated Social Worker to join a Youth Justice service on an agency basis.

About Us
The Sirona Medical Social Work department is a leading provider of social work services within the healthcare sector. We are dedicated to offering compassionate and high-quality care to Children/Adults and their families.
As part of the Sirona Medical Social Work department, you will have access to locum and permanent opportunities nationwide.
Sirona Medical Social Work department recruits Social Workers, ranging from entry-level positions to Head of Service.

Position Overview
We are currently looking for a qualified and motivated Social Worker to join our agency at Sirona Medical Social Work department. In this role, you will provide:

1. Support to young people who have been to court and given a post-court order or gone into custody, meeting the statutory requirements of the order, keeping up-to-date case notes and breaching when and if required.
2. Attend court on behalf of the Youth Justice team, making recommendations and producing court reports of a high standard.
3. Carry out holistic assessments on the child and family, creating an intervention plan to meet their needs.
4. Risk assess and work with the family and victims to ensure safer communities and reduce the risk of reoffending.
5. Manage a caseload of prevention cases for children who are on the periphery of criminalisation, working with them and their family to build a relationship and support the child with their needs.

About You
Sirona Medical Social Work department is looking for someone who is passionate about working with children and their families to make a difference and enable behaviour change. You will be able to engage with vulnerable and challenging young people who are resistant to change and use innovative approaches to get them and their families to engage. You will be highly organised and able to write reports and assessments to a high standard in line with guidelines and needs of the service.

Why Join This Team
The team is very supportive, and we are looking for someone who is a team player and able to support others across their roles as needed. The team benefits from regular group supervisions as well as a fully embedded training programme for all staff and opportunities for professional development. The service sits alongside the Adolescent service, working with complex families in a trauma-informed approach to build trusting relationships and enable behaviour change. The team is small but benefits from a range of specialist workers, including an in-house CAMHS worker, Speech and Language therapist, School nurse, substance misuse worker, Education worker, and access to the Therapeutic Hub.

Qualifications
- BA Honors or Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Social Work England Registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a youth justice social worker
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?
Working within the Sirona Medical Social Work department, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team with your own designated compliance officer, Recruitment Consultant, and seamless payroll team. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

How to Apply
If you are a qualified social worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of Children and Families and Vulnerable Adults, apply today to become part of the Sirona Medical Social Work department. Please submit your CV and cover letter to socialwork@sirona-medical.co.uk.

If you are actively seeking work but this role does not align with your experience, please do not hesitate to contact one of the consultants at Sirona Medical Social Work department; one of our consultants would love to speak to you!
Please note that Sirona Medical Social Work department does not offer sponsorship opportunities.