Young Futures Prevention Navigator x2

1 x 37 hours per week

1 x 18.5 hours per week

Fixed Term: 01/10/2025 – 31/03/2026 (with potential for extension)

Exciting New Roles in Youth Justice – Help Shape Brighter Futures for Children

Thanks to funding from the Young Futures Prevention Partnership, we’re excited to offer two new opportunities within the Youth Justice Service for one full time and one part time Young Futures Prevention Navigators.

These newly created roles are part of a national initiative aimed at halving knife crime, reducing violence against women and girls, and tackling anti-social behaviour.

As a Young Futures Prevention Navigator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering early intervention and diversion strategies for children at risk of entering the criminal justice system. You’ll work closely with the voluntary sector, police, and the Violence Reduction Unit to support a proactive, child-first approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the operational delivery of the Youth Justice Service
• Complete assessments and co-produce child-first plans with children and families
• Engage 1:1 with children using the ‘fresh AIR’ model (Activities, Interactions, Roles)
• Develop and implement the Young Futures model in collaboration with key partners
• Build strong relationships with the voluntary sector to support service delivery
• Contribute to performance targets and local outcomes

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference in the lives of children.

For an informal discussion or more information, please contact Ruth Hayles at ruth.hayles@iow.gov.uk or Matt Woodhouse at matthew.woodhouse@iow.gov.uk

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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