Senior Practitioner

We’re on a journey to shape the future of youth justice in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions. 

West Mercia Youth Justice Service operates across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire, covering a youth population of approximately 112,800 (10 to 17 year olds). The service is hosted by the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner on behalf of the four local authorities and is currently the only youth justice service in such a hosting arrangement nationally. Services are delivered from multi-disciplinary teams aligned to the four local authority areas. 

The main purpose of the Senior Practitioner is to maintain a limited caseload and undertake direct work with children, young people, their families and the victims of youth crime. You will assist and support the Team Manager in the management and supervision of operational staff and take a local lead on improvements to the quality of frontline practice..

• The Senior Practitioner is an office based role
• Full time position
• Permanent
• On call rota 1 week in 11 (Monday to Saturday)

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Friday 12th April 2024

Why work for us? 

• Annual leave, starting at 24 days and increasing to 33 after 5 years’ service (dependant on grade) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and PAM assist.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers. 

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Youth Justice Service  please go to the West Mercia Police website. 

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working w here it is suitable for the role.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1, then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.