Early Intervention and Prevention Practitioner (SO2)

Who You Are

As an Early Intervention and Prevention Practitioner, you are a dedicated and compassionate professional committed to supporting children within the youth justice system. You are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in their lives by treating them as children, not offenders, and helping them achieve the best outcomes while remaining safe. You are a collaborative team member capable of working effectively with a diverse range of professionals and showing resilience in challenging circumstances.

What the Job Involves

Your role involves managing a mixed caseload of Out of Court Disposals, including Triage, Youth Cautions, and Youth Condition Cautions, along with children eligible for Diversion work. You will conduct effective assessments, planning, and personalized intervention support in line with the YJB National Standards and local policies. A key aspect is supporting prevention efforts to reduce first-time entrants into the system. Moreover, you will ensure that the children are dealt with in a trauma-informed, restorative manner, safeguarding the interests of victims and the general public. This role requires close collaboration with various professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, conveying advice clearly in spoken English
• Strong assessment, planning, and intervention skills
• Experience with risk assessment and management
• Ability to produce SMART intervention plans
• Understanding of youth justice systems and relevant legislation
• Ability to build trust with children and families
• Skill in conducting one-to-one and group work with children
• Effective partnership working skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities