Child and Youth Justice Worker| Permanent| Full-Time

Job Description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Permanent| Full Time, 37 hours per week 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

Child & Youth Justice Service | 1 x Central (Preston, Soth Ribble and Chorley) 

Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service (CYJS) works with children aged 8-18 either involved in or at risk of offending or anti-social behaviour. The service provides support to children, their families, victims and communities through enhancing the safety of children and supporting opportunities for them to achieve positive futures. CYJS principles of child first, trauma informed, and restorative approaches provides guidance for all areas of work.

The CYJ Worker post is an exciting role based in the Prevention and Diversion area of the service.  CYJS Workers in the Prevention and Diversion Team will assist in the delivery of interventions within the community on an individual and group basis, complete screenings and undertake work in Courts to ensure children and their families/carers are supported by delivering effective assessments and interventions. 

The successful applicants will ensure Children and their families/carers are supported by delivering effective assessments and interventions to achieve positive outcomes. The Child and Youth Justice Service takes a strengths-based approach when supporting children. A commitment to positive partnership working, including working with parents and carers is essential.

There is currently 1 vacancy covering the Central area of the County (Preston, South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire) With all positions in CYJS, there is an expectation that staff will travel to meet service need.

We are committed to delivering a child first approach, focussing on restorative practice and developing new initiatives such as a trauma informed approach. Our staff are our key asset and CYJS social workers will benefit from having a varied workload, a chance to make a real difference to children and families by delivering direct interventions, a supportive management structure and impressive training offer. Lancashire CYJS embrace a strong culture with professional development.  

Interviews will be held on Monday 19th October 2026 at our Offices on Marsh Lane, Preston PR1 8RR.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact [phone removed] and ask to speak to Niomi Whitworth.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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