Practitioner Manager (Youth Justice Early Support Service)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30.91 i £40.49 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | PAYE: £30.91 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £40.49 per hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Neway International Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | OR23571 |
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Neway International are seeking a Practitioner Manager to join our client based with Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Location: 91 Salisbury Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, MK9 1EA
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 09 March 2026
End Date: ongoing
Pay Rates: PAYE: £30.91 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £40.49 per hour
About the Client
Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Children & Young People’s Service delivers a wide range of statutory and early intervention services to support children, young people and families across the region. The Youth Justice Early Support Service (YJESS) plays a key role in prevention, diversion, safeguarding and public protection, working in partnership with courts, police, education and community agencies to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based interventions.
The Role
Reporting to the YJESS Manager, the Practitioner Manager will support the day‑to‑day operational and strategic management of the Youth Justice Early Support Service. The role includes casework responsibility, staff supervision, risk management oversight and participation in the YJESS Management Team. The postholder will ensure that Youth Justice Services are available and delivered effectively to children and young people across the Vale of Glamorgan, in line with legislation, national standards and local policy.
This role requires 2–3 office‑based days per week in Barry, depending on service needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support the operational and strategic management of the YJESS team
Hold casework responsibility and provide oversight of risk‑led decision making
Supervise, support and develop staff within the Case Management Team
Ensure Council policies and the Youth Justice Service Plan are implemented, reviewed and aligned with legislation and best practice
Ensure services are available for children and young people on both a one‑to‑one and group basis, including diversion, prevention, out‑of‑court and post‑court interventions
Oversee the provision of Court Officers and ensure high‑quality Pre‑Sentence Reports are produced in line with National Standards
Maintain quality of Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Supervision (APIS) within the AssetPlus framework
Analyse complex information and balance safeguarding, public protection and developmental needs
Ensure compliance with National Standards for Youth Justice, Case Management Guidance and the YJESS Risk‑Led Policy
Manage the YJESS duty system, ensuring access to Appropriate Adults, court representation, bail support and ISS packages
Candidate Requirements
Recent experience within Youth Justice services is essential, including direct management or supervision of assessment work
Ability to analyse complex data and make balanced, risk‑informed decisions
Experience supervising staff and overseeing case management quality
Strong understanding of Youth Justice legislation, National Standards and AssetPlus
Ability to travel throughout the Vale of Glamorgan as required
Capacity to work outside normal hours when necessary
Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
Social Work qualification is NOT required for this role
Location: 91 Salisbury Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, MK9 1EA
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 09 March 2026
End Date: ongoing
Pay Rates: PAYE: £30.91 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £40.49 per hour
About the Client
Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Children & Young People’s Service delivers a wide range of statutory and early intervention services to support children, young people and families across the region. The Youth Justice Early Support Service (YJESS) plays a key role in prevention, diversion, safeguarding and public protection, working in partnership with courts, police, education and community agencies to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based interventions.
The Role
Reporting to the YJESS Manager, the Practitioner Manager will support the day‑to‑day operational and strategic management of the Youth Justice Early Support Service. The role includes casework responsibility, staff supervision, risk management oversight and participation in the YJESS Management Team. The postholder will ensure that Youth Justice Services are available and delivered effectively to children and young people across the Vale of Glamorgan, in line with legislation, national standards and local policy.
This role requires 2–3 office‑based days per week in Barry, depending on service needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support the operational and strategic management of the YJESS team
Hold casework responsibility and provide oversight of risk‑led decision making
Supervise, support and develop staff within the Case Management Team
Ensure Council policies and the Youth Justice Service Plan are implemented, reviewed and aligned with legislation and best practice
Ensure services are available for children and young people on both a one‑to‑one and group basis, including diversion, prevention, out‑of‑court and post‑court interventions
Oversee the provision of Court Officers and ensure high‑quality Pre‑Sentence Reports are produced in line with National Standards
Maintain quality of Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Supervision (APIS) within the AssetPlus framework
Analyse complex information and balance safeguarding, public protection and developmental needs
Ensure compliance with National Standards for Youth Justice, Case Management Guidance and the YJESS Risk‑Led Policy
Manage the YJESS duty system, ensuring access to Appropriate Adults, court representation, bail support and ISS packages
Candidate Requirements
Recent experience within Youth Justice services is essential, including direct management or supervision of assessment work
Ability to analyse complex data and make balanced, risk‑informed decisions
Experience supervising staff and overseeing case management quality
Strong understanding of Youth Justice legislation, National Standards and AssetPlus
Ability to travel throughout the Vale of Glamorgan as required
Capacity to work outside normal hours when necessary
Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
Social Work qualification is NOT required for this role