Text Size: A A A

 
 

Staff Working in Youth Justice

 

Who is it for?

Staff working children & young people for whom offending is the major focus of concern.

List of Skill Areas & Knowledge
Staff should select and complete 4 units from the following list. Unit selection should be based on job role and candidate need.
HSC 036  

Contribute to the assessment of children and young peoples’ needs and the development of care plans
HSC 039

Support children and young people to achieve their educational potential
HSC 311

Support children and young people to develop and maintain supportive relationships
HSC 310 Work with children and young people to prepare them for adulthood, citizenship and independence
HSC 322 Prepare, implement and evaluate group activities to address the offending behaviour of children and young people
HSC 324

Process information relating to children and young peoples’ offending behaviour
HSC 325 Contribute to protecting children and young people from danger, harm and abuse
HSC 327

Model behaviour and relationships with children and young people which recognises the impact of crime on victims and communities
HSC 344

Support individuals to retain, regain and develop the skills to manage their lives and environment
HSC 399 Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies

The HNC Units “Youth and Community Justice” and “Promote the Well-being and Protection of Children and Young People”, may cover some of the underpinning knowledge for the units listed above.
SCQF Credit Rating & Level:
The HNC Units “Youth and Community Justice” and “Promote the Well-being and Protection of Children and Young People” are set at SCQF Level 7. The SCQF level for the SVQ units will be published at a later date.
Links & Progression Routes:
This skills set links with the  SVQ3 in Health and Social Care and to the HNC Health & Social Care.
Assessment:
The units in this skills set must be assessed in accordance with the SVQ assessment guidance published SQA/City & Guilds for the SVQs in Health & Social Care. The HN unit must be assessed in line with the guidance published by SQA for the HNC Health & Social Care


 

close window