Summary

This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, focusing on managing a caseload of children who are in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system. The Youth Justice Officer will assess risk, safety, needs, and strengths, create tailored intervention plans, deliver constructive interventions, and work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners. The role ensures that children receive effective support in line with national standards, safeguarding requirements, Child-First principles, and youth justice legislation.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the youth justice system.
Complete high-quality assessments of risk, safety, wellbeing, needs, and strengths.
Develop SMART intervention plans involving children, families, and relevant partners.
Deliver 1:1 and family-based interventions across homes, schools, community settings, and office environments.
Provide support that promotes positive behaviour change, resilience, and safety.
Supervise children in accordance with National Standards and statutory requirements.

Essential Experience Required

Experience working with children or young people within statutory, social care, education, youth offending, or safeguarding services.
Experience managing a caseload and delivering targeted interventions.
Experience working with complex needs, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration.

Essential Qualifications Required

Relevant qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Criminology, Psychology, Education, Probation, or another related field.
OR substantial equivalent experience working with vulnerable children in a statutory or youth justice setting.

Additional Information

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.