Caseworker - Maidenhead Youth Offending Team

Our client based in Maidenhead, Berkshire is looking for a Caseworker for the local Youth Offending Team, ready to start immediately.

Key Accountabilities:

• You will be responsible for a case-load of young offenders (approx. 15-20 cases at any one time) of mixed risk levels
• You will provide reports regarding the individual cases and attend meetings and reviews maintaining an accurate and timely record of individuals on the case-load, using both the case management system (YOIS) and any other form of recording used in that particular case
• Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions as required
• To comply with all RBWM and National Standards requirements related to work with young offenders and their families
• To work within the standards and expectations of the YOT manager
• To work 37 hours per week with an expectation that these may be required outside the normal working hours and could include some weekends

Requirements:

• Degree level education
• Experience working in the Youth Justice System
• Experience working with high risk young people
• Ability to engage difficult young people
• Good team player
• Ability to analyse and process assessments and information
• Full driving licence
• Access to a car during working hours
• Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
• Report writing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication

This position is a minimum of 37 hours per week but you will be expected to undertake more hours as necessary.