Job Description
1-2 months contract with a local authority
Summary
* The Youth Justice Officer plays a crucial role in assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention, prevention, or youth justice services, including those with complex and challenging needs. This position supports young people and families to reduce offending, re-offending, criminal exploitation, and associated risks, while protecting the public and improving long-term outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Undertake assessments and develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and review intervention plans for children, young people, and their families, including complex cases.
* Work across various settings, including homes, community, court, police stations, and secure estates.
* Ensure structured exit strategies for all cases upon closure.
* Act as duty officer, triaging referrals and offering advice, support, and intervention.
* Serve as court and bail duty officer in Youth Court, providing information to the court, prosecuting breaches, and representing the service during weekend and bank holiday courts.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience (paid or voluntary) working with adolescents.
* Experience communicating and building relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
* Ability to assess and motivate young people with medium to high levels of risk.
Essential Qualifications Required
* A relevant professional or degree-level qualification (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) in a related discipline such as social care, youth justice, criminology, education, or health.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly.
Additional Information
* Please note, we work on bi-weekly payments.
* Enhanced DBS required.
The role closes on 26th Jan 2026, apply ASAP.
Requirements
The Youth Justice Officer is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention, prevention, or youth justice services—including those with complex and challenging needs.