Qualified Social Worker - Youth Justice
Pertemps Social Care · Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
Qualified Social Worker - Youth Justice at Pertemps Social Care, based in Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, paying £39.00 per hour. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £39.00 per hour
- Location
- Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Youth Worker
About 60% above the going rate for youth worker
Reference AS-191
About the role
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.
Reference: AS-191 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps Social Care
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