Youth Justice Worker, Westmorland

📢 Youth Justice Role

We''re looking for a DTM / SP in Youth Justice

This pivotal role will support the delivery of high-quality youth justice services by driving continuous improvement aligned with the latest HMIP standards and National Standards for Youth Justice.

✨Who we''re looking for:

• Someone with Youth Justice experience (essential)
• Confident working with partner agencies and influencing positive change
• Passionate about improving services for children and young people
• Proven experience in youth justice with a strong understanding of inspection frameworks and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of the HMIP inspection standards and National Standards for Youth Justice.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to drive service improvement.

Commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

✨Role Details:

• Areas covered: Kendal, Barrow andamp; Penrith
• Pay rate : £40 Ph
• Driving licence andamp; car: Required
• Working pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office + as needed for face-to-face meetings)
• Condensed hours: Not available
• Caseload: Will vary - includes direct work with youth justice service priorities

✨Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside Service Improvement Leads to address key practice areas
• Collaborate with the workforce to help shift culture and practice
• Use data and lived experience feedback to drive improvements
• Partner with agencies to ensure ambition and high standards for young people
• Support colleagues and promote best practice
• Adapt to evolving needs and continuously develop your skills
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the HMIP Improvement Plan, ensuring actions are embedded across the service.
• Develop and maintain robust quality assurance frameworks to evaluate service delivery and outcomes.
• Review and update policies and procedures in line with the revised HMIP inspection standards and national guidance.
• Support the service in preparing for future inspections and audits, including self-assessment and evidence collation.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to identify areas for development and share best practice.
• Provide training, briefings, and resources to ensure staff are informed and confident in applying updated standards and policies.
• Analyse performance data and feedback to inform strategic planning and service development.

Are you interested£

Get in touch and we can have a chat!:

📧 ellie.hassam@hcrg.uk.com

☎ 02072469112

I look forward to hearing from you! :)