Youth Justice Prevention Worker

Newcastle upon Tyne
Why Newcastle, Why Now?

We’re not just a local authority. We’re a city with ambition, heart, and a bold vision for children. At Children & Families Newcastle, we’re building something special: a service rooted in relationships, restorative practice, and real impact.

A Culture Where You Can Thrive.

Our values are simple but powerful: Be safe. Be heard. Be innovative. Be supported.

We want Newcastle to be a place where people enjoy coming to work, where you feel able to talk openly when things are difficult, where your ideas matter, and where you’re encouraged to grow. We invest in our people because we want them to stay, progress, and build long-term careers with us.

Newcastle Youth Justice Service is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced individual to work as part of the Youth Justice Turnaround programme. The Programme is based on the principles of Supporting Families and the Early Help framework, facilitating a whole family approach to crime prevention, where young people are on the cusp of entering the Youth Justice system and require early intervention to prevent escalation into statutory services.

The overall aim of the programme is to achieve positive outcomes for children and families with the goal of preventing them going on to offend by improving the socio-emotional, mental health and wellbeing of children, while building on multi agency service links to support them.

You will produce thorough assessments and implement multi-agency support plans using evidence-based interventions. The post holder must have case management and Lead Professional experience. Direct work with young people and a proven ability to achieve outcomes within a multi-agency context are essential.

This is a fixed term 3 year contract.

Apply online at , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application as they are used to select candidates for interview.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Gibbons, Team Manager on 0191 2777377.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Posted 2026-04-13

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