1. West Mercia YOS Dave Williams Cath D’Amore 01905:732200.

2. West Mercia YOS Work with young people aged 10-17 years that get into trouble with the law, are arrested, or taken to court, and help them stay away from crime.

3. YOS Case Manager. Undertakes assessments in relation to the needs of children and young people who have offended Prepares pre-sentence and other reports for the Courts and attends the Court as a representative of the YOS providing verbal or written information enabling the Courts to pass appropriate sentence. Is responsible for the management of a designated caseload and manages the supervision of offenders in the community by devising appropriate supervisory plans.

4. Case Manager Qualifications/Training It is essential that the post holder has: A professional qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Teaching or Probation or A degree in Youth Justice, Law, Criminology, Sociology, Psychology or Social Policy plus evidence of significant experience working with children, young people and families.

5. Assistant YOS Case Manager. In low risk cases undertake high quality assessments for young people referred to the YOS. In low risk cases undertake Pre-Sentence Reports and other reports for court. Attends court in support of the nominated YOS officer to ensure the YOS has a high quality and consistent representation at all youth courts. Is responsible for the management of a low/medium risk case load.

6. Assistant Case Manager Qualifications/Training It is essential that the post holder has: been educated to GCSE level or equivalent (at least 4 GCSEs including English) and a willingness to undertake the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate or a qualification relating to Youth Justice (e.g. Professional Certificate in Effective Practice); Social Work; Youth and Community Work; Education; Health; Probation; Policing.

7. Unspoken Person Spec Passion for working with young people. Sense of humour. Thick skin/not easily embarrassed. Stickability. Not easily surprised. Reliable. Manage your stress.

8. Volunteering Opportunities Volunteer Mentoring – 1:1 support for young people involved with the Youth Offending Service Referral Order Panel Member – sitting on a panel to work directly with the young person, holding them to account for their actions. To write and agree a contract to make reparation to the community or to the victim.

9. Who Do I Contact? Dave Williams - Mentoring Development Officer david.williams.whyos@westmercia.pnn.police.uk david.williams.whyos@westmercia.pnn.police.uk Cath D’Amore – Mentoring Co-ordinator catherine.damore.whyos@westmercia.pnn.police.uk catherine.damore.whyos@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

10. Where Are Vacancies Advertised? www.wmjobs.co.uk