Social Worker (Youth Offending Service)

We have a vacancy for a full time Social Worker in the Youth Justice Team that covers South Derbyshire; our base being in Ilkeston. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of young people involved with the Youth Justice System. We work in a trauma informed way and consequently have a range of health staff in the team including Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Substance Misuse Workers. Previous experience of the Youth Justice system is not required but we are seeking someone who can provide high quality: risk assessments, plans and reports. An enthusiasm and ability to work in a trauma informed way is essential.

Please feel free to contact the team manager, Sean Cashin on 07919 045868 for an informal discussion about the post.

Provisional Interview Date: 6 December 2024

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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