Qualified Social Worker - Youth Justice

Must be a Qualified Social Worker Car Driver with own Transport and suitable business experience essential Hybrid working - working in the community, seeing children in person. Geographic area - St Albans, Dacorum, Stevenage however will need to have flexibility as business requires To work with children who have offended or are at risk of offending, helping them to reduce re-offending, manage risk, improve outcomes, and support successful reintegration into their communities. The role involves partnership working with families, schools, social care, police, courts, education, health services, and voluntary organisations. Manage a caseload of children subject to out of court resolutions, community court orders, custody, and resettlement arrangements. Complete comprehensive assessments of behaviour, need, strengths, safeguarding concerns, and risks to others- actual and potential victims. Develop and deliver co-produced intervention plans to support prosocial identity, achieve positive change and achieve safety for all. Work closely with parents, carers, and families to support engagement and improve outcomes. Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings, review meetings, and other statutory forums. Participate in court duty and operational duty systems, as required. Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes, including multi-agency meetings and public protection arrangements where required. Maintain accurate case records (ChildView) and ensure compliance with local standards.