37 hours per week
Fixed term contract until 30/09/2025
Subject to ongoing funding arrangements, there may be scope for the fixed term contract to be extended beyond 30/09/2025
The Isle of Wight’s Youth Justice Service (IOW YJS) is looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our busy team.
You will have worked with young people, specifically those exhibiting risky or antisocial behaviours, and be able to demonstrate an awareness of issues relating to youth crime.
In addition, you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing practice development and improvement in frontline service delivery. This role will be expected to manage a varied caseload of young people aged 10-18 years old and contribute to overall team performance.
Educated to GCSE level, including passes in English and Maths, you will be a self-starter, with a good sense of humour and an ability to work well within a multi-agency team.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Woodhouse at 07792193716 or email matthew.woodhouse@iow.gov.uk.
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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