Location
Old Town Hall Rushey Green, London SE6 4RY. This role operates a hybrid working approach requiring regular work both in the office and from home.

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£45,852 - £47,925 per annum (P02). All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role unless matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) with evidential proof.

About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham is proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

As a Youth Justice Practitioner within Lewisham’s Integrated Adolescent Service, you will work directly with children involved in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system. You will support those affected by exploitation, trauma, extra-familial harm and other complex challenges.

In this case-holding role, you will undertake assessments, develop intervention and safety plans, manage risk and safeguarding concerns, coordinate multi-agency responses, and deliver evidence-based interventions that help children reduce offending, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes. You will also contribute to court and panel processes through high-quality report writing, professional judgement and effective partnership working.

The service is committed to TRACES practice – Trauma-informed, Relational, Anti-racist, Contextual, Equity-focused and Systemic. You will join a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking team that values innovation, professional curiosity and relationship-based practice. The role offers excellent training and development opportunities alongside a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, staff discounts and supportive staff networks.

If you are committed to empowering children, amplifying their voices and delivering high-quality youth justice practice that transforms lives, this is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Experience
Experience working with children and young people involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system is desirable. Experience in youth justice, social work or related fields is required.

About you
You are passionate about changing the lives of children and young people, committed to trauma-informed and equity-focused practice. You demonstrate professional curiosity, innovation, and relationship-based approaches. You are able to work collaboratively within multi-agency teams and contribute to reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Qualifications
Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (P.C.E.P.) or equivalent training/experience including a Youth and Community qualification. Youth justice, social work or relevant qualification and/or experience. Good general education with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.