Steph Roberts-Bibby, chief executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), the public body that oversees youth justice, told CYP Now earlier this year that “people leaving the workforce is one of the biggest risks” the sector faces.
A fresh workforce development strategy for 2025 onwards has yet to be released. The YJB’s current strategy for 2023 to 2025 includes developing apprenticeship training with a Level 5 qualification available for trainees.
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HMPPS’s Youth Custody Service offers roles in young offender institutions and other secure settings. Band 3 youth justice worker pay ranges from £32,851 to £38,530 for a 39-hour week. Trainees start on a 37 hour a week contract.
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