Children & Young People Specialist Practitioner

As our new Practitioner, you will: 

• Be required to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and skills within your defined area of expertise, to critically appraise, evaluate and apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks, research evidence and policy within the specialist area of practice.
• You will be required to undertake assessments of vulnerable Children and young people who have been detained in police custody and through wider referral routes and share relevant information to assist and inform the Police, Court, Crown Prosecution
• You will provide guidance support and case supervision to wider non-custodial practitioners who undertake assessments and planned interventions with CYP within our services, with the aim of reducing inequalities and diverting individuals out of the criminal justice system.
• Will contribute to the development of the non-custodial CYP pathway by developing links with local services and agencies who work with CYP and develop referrals pathways into services to enable collaborative working with organisations.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

Practice Plus Group are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications and skills required:

• Evidence of working with Children and young people with complex needs for a minimum of 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate qualification related to relevant specialism such as youth work, social work, Camhs , etc
• Evidence of providing case oversight / supervision
• Knowledge of CYP related policies within both health and justice and best practice
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills – including report writing
• Evidence of working with a trauma informed approach

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.