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Essex County Council's Youth Justice Team is recruiting a Practitioner to reduce offending by young people, working with families, schools and key agencies. You will represent the Youth Justice Service at multi-agency forums to secure better outcomes and will bring experience with complex needs in a criminal justice setting. The role requires strong communication skills, IT literacy, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and partnership with families and carers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. Our Youth Justice Team have been named Outstanding by HMIP so it's an exciting time to join. Youth Justice Practitioners work to reduce offending by young people, working closely with family, schools and other relevant key agencies to address the factors leading to offending and representing the Youth Justice Service at relevant multiagency forums to secure better outcomes for young people. With experience of working with young people with complex needs and their families demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all relevant legislation and a background in youth justice, social work or probation. • Either a qualified and registered Social Work England Social Worker or hold a professionally accredited qualification in Probation Studies., • Experience of working with children / young people or young adults with complex needs in a criminal justice setting and an understanding of the issues that affect young people and children., • Excellent communication skills and IT literate and ensure high-quality recording on YJS case management system., • An ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing demands when under pressure and awareness of own strengths and area for development and a commitment to continuous professional development., • Ability to challenge young people, their attitudes and behaviours, in an appropriate and positive manner and a commitment to working in partnership with young people, their parents/carers and others involved in the young person's life., • Adept at working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries. As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community #J-18808-Ljbffr

Can you help us ensure every child can live a Life Worth Living? Around 90,000 young people across the UK are persistently absent from education each year. At Nudge Education, we support children and young people who are disengaged from education through tailored mentoring and interventions that help them reconnect, rebuild confidence, and thrive. About the Role We are looking for compassionate and adaptable practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 support to young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs. This is a community-based role, working beyond traditional classrooms to create safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. You will: • Deliver tailored intervention sessions, • Build positive and consistent relationships with young people, • Monitor progress and report safeguarding concerns, • Complete risk assessments and maintain accurate records, • Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and regional teams You may come from education, youth work, healthcare, social care, coaching, uniformed services, or other people-focused backgrounds. We value empathy, resilience, creativity, and the ability to build trust with vulnerable young people. • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, • Experience supporting young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, • Right to work in the UK, • Ability to commit to a minimum of three days’ availability per week to provide consistency for our young people, • Willingness to obtain business car insurance prior to commencing the role, • Experience working with PDA, • Flexible opportunities based on location and student match, • £16–£25 per hour for lead roles, plus agreed expenses, • Monday–Friday afternoon availability required, • Consistent availability is essential to provide stability for young people We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Due to the specific needs of some young people, there may be occasions where we recruit practitioners of a particular gender where this is a lawful Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS and compliance vetting. If you’re passionate about changing lives and supporting young people to re-engage with education, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Behaviour Mentor required for the London Borough of Enfield Behaviour Mentor required for a long-term role starting ASAP Behaviour Mentor required to support students with behaviour, wellbeing and engagement Education, SEN and behaviour experience desirable Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and develop positive behaviours? Do you have experience working with students who display challenging behaviour or require additional pastoral support? Would you like to make a positive difference within a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school? If so, this Behaviour Mentor opportunity could be the perfect role for you. A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral support team on a long-term basis starting ASAP. As the successful Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students across KS3 and KS4, providing one-to-one and small-group support to help students manage their behaviour, develop positive relationships and remain engaged with their education. You will support students who may present with challenging behaviour, social and emotional needs or difficulties engaging positively with school. You will help students develop strategies to manage their behaviour, improve their confidence and make positive choices throughout the school day. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, SEN staff and school leadership to identify barriers to learning and provide appropriate support. You may also assist with behaviour interventions, mentoring sessions and helping students successfully reintegrate into lessons. Previous experience working within education, youth work or a pastoral setting is desirable, along with experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs. Experience working with students with SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD or challenging behaviour would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be patient, resilient, approachable and confident in building positive relationships with young people. Strong communication skills, consistency and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations are essential. This successful mainstream secondary school in Enfield is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school has a strong focus on student wellbeing, positive behaviour and creating opportunities for all students to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to gain valuable experience within a secondary school and play an important role in supporting students' behaviour, engagement and personal development. Interviews and trial days are taking place immediately for an ASAP start. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Essex County Council is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner to reduce offending by young people, working with families, schools and key agencies. The role requires experience with complex needs in criminal justice settings and a commitment to joint working with partners. The position is permanent, full-time, based in Epping, Essex, with a strong emphasis on community-based work and multi-agency collaboration. Closing date 28 September 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Teens Unite Fighting Cancer in Broxbourne, England, is seeking a Social Media and Content Manager to own and grow our social platforms, create engaging content, and drive campaigns that raise awareness and donations. The role requires proactive, creative work across TikTok and Instagram, with opportunities to interview young people and collaborate with high-profile partners. You'll lead forward-planning while adapting to moments, and shape the tone of our online presence to inspire action in #J-18808-Ljbffr

Nudge Education Limited in the UK is seeking compassionate practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 support to young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs in a community-based setting beyond traditional classrooms. You will tailor intervention sessions, build positive relationships, monitor progress, report safeguarding concerns, complete risk assessments, and work with families, professionals, and regional teams to help every learner reconnect and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Cover Supervisor - Enfield - £115-£140 per day - Day-to-Day Supply / Long Term - Mainstream Secondary School - ASAP Start Cover Supervisor required for the London Borough of Enfield Cover Supervisor required for day-to-day supply or long-term roles starting ASAP Cover Supervisor required to supervise students across KS3 and KS4 Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required Are you a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work within secondary schools? Do you have experience supporting young people and feel confident managing behaviour and maintaining a positive classroom environment? Would you like the flexibility of day-to-day supply alongside the opportunity to secure a long-term position? If so, this Cover Supervisor opportunity could be the perfect role for you. The Role - Cover Supervisor A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated Cover Supervisor for day-to-day supply and long-term opportunities starting ASAP. As the successful Cover Supervisor, you will supervise students across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of their usual teacher. You will deliver pre-set work, maintain a positive learning environment and ensure students remain focused and engaged throughout lessons. You will be responsible for managing classroom behaviour, taking registers, supporting students with their work where appropriate and ensuring that school expectations and safeguarding procedures are followed. Previous experience working within a school, education or youth setting is desirable. Experience working with secondary school students, supporting learning or managing behaviour would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be reliable, organised, proactive and confident in building positive relationships with young people. Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent when managing classroom behaviour are essential. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required for this role. The School - Cover Supervisor This successful mainstream secondary school in Enfield is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school has a dedicated teaching team, supportive leadership and a strong focus on academic achievement, behaviour and student wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to gain valuable experience within secondary education while benefiting from the flexibility of day-to-day supply or the opportunity to secure a longer-term position. Apply today to be considered for this exciting Cover Supervisor role in Enfield. Interviews and trial days are taking place immediately for an ASAP start. TPBN1_UKTJ

Apply for Social Media and Content Manager at Teens Unite Fighting Cancer in Broxbourne, ENG, GB. Who We Are Teens Unite is leading the way in youth cancer support. We’re an energetic, ambitious and dynamic charity improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds living with, and beyond, cancer.

Seeking a Youth Coach for Christian Action Housing in Enfield.

Temporary until end of September 2026.Full-time, 37 hours per week on a rolling rota (including weekends and bank holidays).Monday - Sunday, 8am-8pm (to be discussed).Are you passionate about supporting young people to unlock their potential and build brighter futures? We're looking for two dedicate

Ideally, you would have a Teacher and/or Youth & Community Worker qualification, such as NYA Level 3 in Youth Work Practice. Responsible for leading Kisharon Langdon Brady Youth provision the Youth Services Manager will lead the future ambitions and operation of weekly sessions and holiday schemes f

Lancashire Independent Living Service in Lancashire is seeking a Male Support Worker to support a young boy in the local community.You will help him attend social activities, participate in his hobbies, and provide occasional supervision with personal care.The ideal candidate has SEN experience, a c

A charitable organization focused on autism is seeking a Youth Engagement Officer to enhance the involvement of autistic young people in program development. Strong experience in youth work and understanding of autism is essential.

A leading sports marketing agency in Essex is seeking a Head of Sports Marketing to build youth academies and nurture grassroots talent.

Considerable experience in youth work, participation, community engagement, or a related field. Youth Engagement Officer - Autistic and OK. We're currently looking for a Youth Engagement Officer – Autistic and OK to join our team on a 2 year fixed term contract.

A national youth charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual to deliver engaging programmes in schools. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in youth engagement and be confident in public speaking.

St John Ambulance is seeking a dedicated Facilitator for the Young Responders project in Hull to lead and deliver community first aid training in partnership with local organisations and educational settings, ensuring all activities are properly risk assessed and resources managed.You will engage di

Wight Healthcare is seeking an experienced MHST Team Lead to guide a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health interventions to children and young people across Hampshire.You will oversee EMHPs, CWPs, and Senior Wellbeing Practitioners, ensuring safe and effective practice and strong outcomes

A community-focused organization in the UK is seeking a passionate individual to empower children and young people.The role involves developing and delivering engaging activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, and leading a team of volunteers.Ideal candidates will have a backgr

Thirteen Group is recruiting a Support Service Co-ordinator for a 9-month secondment based at School View in Durham, supporting young families to live more independently.You will join a small team delivering person-centred support, including weekly keywork sessions, safeguarding, referrals, and mult

A leading agency in social care seeks a Project Manager for a 7-month contract focusing on youth services delivery.

Hull City Council is seeking a Care Officer to provide support to children and young people in residential care.You will work under supervision, promoting welfare, safeguarding, and coordinating care plans with multi-agency teams to ensure smooth admissions and discharges.You will participate in tea

Youth & Classroom Cover Specialist - The Wirral - September Start. Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an adaptable, confident, and resilient Youth & Classroom Cover Specialist for flexible daily cover, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schoo

Seeking a Youth Mentor in Dagenham, London, to support young people facing learning, social, or emotional challenges.

Aspiring Youth Engagement Worker.

Seeking a Social Worker for an Adolescent and Youth Offending Team.

Team Leader needed to supervise support workers and provide keywork to young people.Ensure high standards of care services.

Manager for youth services offering activities and social development for young people with learning disabilities and autism.

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school in Maidenhead supporting students aged 5 to 13 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also experience behavioural challenges. Youth Support Worker - Maiden

Seeking a Youth Worker in Norwich to connect with young people, potentially working a four-day week with outreach responsibilities across Norfolk.

Service Manager / Registered Service Manager Designate Supported Accommodation (1617).Location: Lancashire, initially covering Nelson and Burnley.Salary: £32,000 per annum, with potential progression up to £45,000 as the service expands.Contract: Full-time, permanent.Work location: In person, with

HOUSE Project Youth Worker (£25,877.

Seeking a passionate and resilient Youth Worker for a specialist SEN school in Stonehouse, supporting young people aged 2-19 with additional needs, including autism and learning difficulties.

Service Manager / Registered Service Manager Designate Supported Accommodation (1617).Location: Lancashire, initially covering Nelson and Burnley.Salary: £32,000 per annum, with potential progression up to £45,000 as the service expands.Contract: Full-time, permanent.Work location: In person, with

You’ll work with the support and direction of the Youth Work Team Lead, with opportunities to share ideas and reflect on practice with colleagues. We’re looking for a Youth Support Worker to join our Children & Young People’s team at the Young People’s Centre in central Brighton. ABOUT OUR Y

About the role:You'll play a key part in our Bedfordshire Youth Service, including working as part of a team in the youth centres, delivering activity based sessions, carrying out detached work in the community, providing support within schools alongside structured one-to-one support. Experience wit

Leisure Receptionist - Elstree.The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance.Your focus is to be the very first person to offer a warm and friendly welcome to all members and guests, whether they are walking through the doors or calling up.You will ensure the efficient operation of the Leisure Reception

We're currently recruiting in our Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street location.Kitchen Team Leader – Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street – Premier Inn .Join our team at Premier Inn Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward.You’ll run th