Job Introduction
It is an exciting time to join Medway Youth Justice Service. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience working with victims of crime and supporting them in different ways that help in their recovery from harm.
The main purpose of the Youth Justice Service is to prevent children from entering the Criminal Justice System, and to prevent those involved in the Criminal Justice System from re-offending. Medway Youth Justice Service has sought to develop a child first approach to Youth Justice practice that treats children involved in the Youth Justice system primarily as being children first, understanding their individual experiences, and working with them to live positive and fulfilling lives. The team also has a responsibility to victims of crime and the Victim Coordinator role exists to ensure that the voices and needs of victims are heard throughout the work of the service.
The Youth Justice Victim Coordinator will be the main point of contact for all victims. They will talk with victims to understand how they have been affected by crime, find out what they need or would like, and will keep them informed throughout the process answering questions as and when they arise so that they can make informed choices. No two victims have the same needs and the role requires the ability to work to your own initiative as well as working with other agencies who support victims . The service is committed to a restorative approach whenever possible and the coordinator may be called upon to facilitate Restorative Justice conferences or to train others in restorative approaches.
The Youth Justice Victim Coordinator will regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery to victims. This will include the development and collation of feedback mechanisms and evaluation processes to assess the quality and impact of support to victims. It includes working with others in the Youth Justice Service so that the needs of victims are captured within assessments, plans and the work carried out with children.
About you
- Educated to degree in relevant subject e.g. Social Work, Youth Justice, Youth Service or Probation studies, teaching, law, criminology, psychology, and the creative arts.
- An understanding of Youth Justice / Criminal Justice legislation.
- Experience of delivering restorative justice interventions
- Experience of working with victims, young people and adolescents and bringing about positive change in their lives.
- A full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.
- Able to engage with children in child first manner.
The Youth Justice Service are seeking a Youth Justice Victim Coordinator to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Our organisation:
Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.
Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.
We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.
Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.
Important Information
· Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.
· Medway Council are not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement
Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age
For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
