Overview
Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Enfield Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3‑6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
Position
We are looking for a Youth Justice Officer for Enfield Council. The role will be based in the EN1 3ES Hybrid location.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will need to be able to write PSR reports, carry out high‑quality assessments using Asset Plus; deliver interventions to reduce the risk of further offending and manage risk of harm to themselves and others. This post requires monitoring of practice and processes, building in close partnership work.
Core Duties
* Undertake all duties in relation to safeguarding young people and managing risk to the community.
* Write PSR, referral order and breach reports.
* Have good analytical skills to carry out high‑quality assessments using Asset Plus.
* Have a comprehensive understanding of risk and risk management.
* Make referrals and deliver high level interventions using sequencing methods to reduce the risk of further offending, whilst managing risk of harm to themselves and others.
Requirements
* Must have at least two years of YJS experience.
* Post holder will need minimum two years’ experience of working with children and young people in the youth justice system.
How to Apply
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up‑to‑date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed). If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon.
Job Information
Job Title: Youth Justice Officer
Company: Belmont Recruitment
Location: EN1 3ES Hybrid
Posted: Jan 27th 2026
Closes: Feb 27th 2026
Sector: Social Care
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
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