Prevention Worker

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people aged 10–17 who have offended or are at risk of entering the criminal justice system. You'll play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, helping young people make positive choices and reduce the risk of offending and anti-social behaviour.

* Job Title: Prevention Worker

* Location: Cardiff

* Pay: £16.62 per hour

* Contract: 3+ months

* Start Date: ASAP

As a Prevention Worker, you will:

* Undertake assessments of young people referred to the Youth Justice Prevention Team.

* Develop and deliver tailored intervention plans to address offending and anti-social behaviour.

* Build positive, supportive relationships with young people and their families.

* Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes.

* Participate in occasional evening and weekend work as required.

We're looking for someone who has:

* Experience working with vulnerable, disaffected or at-risk children and young people.

* Knowledge of the Youth Justice or Criminal Justice system.

* Understanding of restorative justice and restorative approaches.

* Experience completing assessments and delivering targeted intervention plans.

* Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.

* The ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

Essential Requirements

* Full UK driving licence.

* Access to a suitably insured vehicle.

* Willingness to undertake occasional evening and weekend work.

If you're committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today