Join Our Team – Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives!

Job Title: Aquarius Practitioner – Arrest Referral
Salary: £25,842 – £27,882 per annum
Location: Birmingham
Hours: 37 per week (full-time, permanent – flexible working pattern required)

At Aquarius, we believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive. Birmingham Young People’s Service works with under 25s who are facing challenges with alcohol, drugs, or the impact of a family member’s substance use.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Arrest Referral Practitioner to join our dedicated team. You’ll be based in custody suites across Birmingham, engaging directly with young people at pivotal moments. Using a person-centred approach, you’ll provide brief interventions, support young people to make positive choices, and help them connect with the right services – from health and social care, to education and youth justice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engaging young people in police custody with empathy and professionalism
• Delivering brief interventions that empower and build resilience
• Supporting access to wider services to reduce risks and improve outcomes
• Working flexibly across evenings and weekends in multi-agency settings
• Keeping accurate case records and liaising with partner organisations

What we’re looking for:

• A qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (NVQ Level 3+, Dip SW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies)
• OR experience working in health & social care, education, or substance misuse, with the commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
• Confidence in working with young people, including those with experience of the criminal justice system.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
  A flexible, proactive, and resilient team player.

What we offer:

• The chance to genuinely change young lives for the better.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to work across a range of partner agencies.
• A permanent, stable role with scope to grow.

Please note: This role requires police vetting – level 2 clearance.

How to apply:

This is a rolling recruitment process – interviews will be held as suitable candidates are shortlisted. Don’t wait – apply now and take the next step in your career with Aquarius.

To review the Job Description please click here.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.