Job Description
Youth Justice Worker – HMP Werrington
Location: HMP Werrington, Ash Bank Rd, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0DX (Stoke-on-Trent, Midlands)
Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39-hour week including 20% unsocial)
Employment type: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available subject to eligibility and UK Immigration Rules. Sponsorship is not guaranteed; applicants must ensure they have the right to work in the UK.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Youth Justice Worker role is similar to that of a prison officer but focuses on supporting children and young people in custody. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the security and safety of children and young people in a custodial setting.
- Providing day‑to‑day support, interventions, and supervising safe movement around the site.
- De‑escalating situations, managing behavioural issues, and...