YOUTH JUSTICE PRACTITIONER
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,597 to £35,412 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 3DT |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33579 |
Summary
Are you passionate about helping children steer away from crime by promoting their strengths and supporting their families to build brighter futures? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for a dedicated part time Youth Justice Practitioner to deliver early, targeted interventions to vulnerable children whilst supporting their families. Your work will be at the heart of an integrated approach to prevent reoffending, create sustainable change, and divert young people from the formal criminal justice system at the earliest opportunity.
As a lead practitioner you will undertake a comprehensive assessment to understand the underlying causes of behaviour with an understanding of trauma informed approaches
Liaise with statutory partners including education, health, children’s social care and probation to coordinate multi-agency responses
Create a bespoke child first plan
Deliver evidence-based interventions and programmes that make a lasting impact
Act as appropriate Adult in the Police station
This is your chance to be part of a passionate team committed to transforming lives across Hull. If you have experience in this field – fantastic! If not, don’t worry – we’ll support you to learn quickly and succeed.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create safer communities and brighter futures!
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Fenton, Youth Justice Service Manager on 01482 614 200 or hull.yot@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
We’re looking for a dedicated part time Youth Justice Practitioner to deliver early, targeted interventions to vulnerable children whilst supporting their families. Your work will be at the heart of an integrated approach to prevent reoffending, create sustainable change, and divert young people from the formal criminal justice system at the earliest opportunity.
As a lead practitioner you will undertake a comprehensive assessment to understand the underlying causes of behaviour with an understanding of trauma informed approaches
Liaise with statutory partners including education, health, children’s social care and probation to coordinate multi-agency responses
Create a bespoke child first plan
Deliver evidence-based interventions and programmes that make a lasting impact
Act as appropriate Adult in the Police station
This is your chance to be part of a passionate team committed to transforming lives across Hull. If you have experience in this field – fantastic! If not, don’t worry – we’ll support you to learn quickly and succeed.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create safer communities and brighter futures!
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Fenton, Youth Justice Service Manager on 01482 614 200 or hull.yot@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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