Youth Justice Police Liaison Officer
| Posting date: | 07 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,713 to £27,351 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2024 |
| Location: | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG58PP |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000811_1723032337 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Youth Intervention Section (formerly known as the Police Youth Justice Team) in a police staff role. We have recently formed a new team to cover the whole of Nottinghamshire to give greater consistency for criminal justice outcomes for children. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work alongside our experienced YIS police staff at Mansfield Police Station. Flexibility is also crucial in supporting colleagues in the City when necessary.
Main Purpose of Role
We provide advice, make decisions on and deliver Out Of Court Disposals (OOCD) to children, which directly impacts children's re-offending across the County. Joining the YIS, you can expect to liaise with Police Officers, Youth Justice Case Managers, Social Care, Remedi Victim Services and third party intervention providers. You will develop awareness of the current issues affecting young people including Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), safeguarding and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
The Youth Justice Police Liaison Officer will act as a point of contact for enquiries from Police and YJS colleagues both internally and externally. This will be in relation to OOCDs, child offenders and policing matters. You will become a Dedicated Decision Maker and look at the eligibility and suitability of referrals. You will complete relevant information sharing with partner agencies in line with data sharing agreements.
What would we like from you?
We want you to coordinate and manage referrals in relation to all available OOCD options whilst ensuring adherence to the Child First principles and Youth Justice Board National Standards. You will develop knowledge of the Youth Justice Service provision across Nottinghamshire and understand how we deal with Out of Court referrals. You will need to be adept at reviewing police systems and information sharing. You will need to be willing to be trained on using partner agency systems.
You will need to make decisions and need a grasp of relevant legislation including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. You must be organised, consistent and have excellent communication skills.
You will need to work on your own and as part of a small team with limited supervision and engage with partner agencies at a high level. You will need to be capable of using your own initiative and making decisions and work under pressure as demand is significant and fluctuates. You must have a valid driver's licence and be willing to travel to a number of sites if required.
The role is subject to enhanced vetting. You will be responsible for the handling of confidential and sensitive information.
Key Skills & Experience Required
Excellent IT and communication skills
For other details, please see the specific Job Description, included as part of this application process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vetting Level - Management - you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
Please provide an expression of interest of no more than 500 words. Please ensure this is provided in the supporting evidence section of the electronic application form.
For further information about the role please contact Angela Norman and Nathan Heron (County YIS) via the force email system.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
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