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3 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• Following a recent HMIP inspection, Enfield Youth Justice Service is seeking a Youth Justice Service Improvement Officer to join the team and contribute to the improvement journey, practice development, and quality assurance activities. The individual will also be responsible for training and workforce development, aiming to deliver excellent services for the young people supported by the service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• A proven record of being able to improve and drive the innovative practice of a Youth Offending Service.

• Writing high quality reports for a variety of audience.

• Testing and evaluating practice, including strong case file auditing skills

• Establishing and effectively arranging a multi-disciplinary and partnership working arrangements.

• Staff supervision, including task allocations, priority setting etc

Essential Experience Required

• Proven track record of delivering positive impact within the delivery of Youth Justice Services.

• Familiarity with the National Standards and HMIP inspection framework.

• Ability to improve and drive innovative practice within a Youth Offending Service.

Essential Qualification Required

• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (Law, Youth Work, Social Work, Teaching, Probation).

• Recognized Youth Justice accredited training.

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.

• The closing date for this position is 26th June 2025.

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Requirements

Requirements

• Proven track record of delivering positive impact within the delivery of Youth Justice Services.

• Familiarity with the National Standards and HMIP inspection framework.

• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (Law, Youth Work, Social Work, Teaching, Probation).

• Recognized Youth Justice accredited training.

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