Job Description
Youth Justice Case Manager
Location: Bootle Area
Contract Type: Full-time, until 13th February 2026 at minimum (Long-term sickness cover
Pay: £20.88 PAYE / £27.35 LTD (Inside IR35 – via PAYE or Umbrella)
About the Role
Service Care Solutions is supporting in the recruitment of an experienced Youth Justice Case Manager for a Youth Justice Service.
This is a full time position, based in Bootle. You must be local to Bootle as no travel or accommodation expenses are offered.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work with children and young people who are at risk of or involved in offending behaviour.
2. Deliver interventions and support plans that promote desistance, personal development, and positive lifestyle changes.
3. Carry out assessments using approved tools to inform risk management and intervention planning.
4. Develop and maintain strong, respectful relationships with children, their families, and multi-agency partners.
5. Safeguard children by identifying risks and vulnerabilities, and taking appropriate action in line with statutory guidance.
6. Ensure that all work is child-centred and responsive to individual needs, including diversity, disability, and trauma.
7. Manage caseloads in accordance with statutory requirements and national standards.
8. Prepare reports for court and other statutory meetings, presenting clear, balanced information and recommendations.
9. Participate in multi-agency panels and contribute to strategic planning and partnership working.
10. Uphold the values and reputation of Sefton Council and the Youth Justice Service in all areas of practice.
Person Specification Essential Criteria:
11. Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Probation, Criminology, or equivalent experience)
12. Experience of working with children and young people, particularly those at risk of offending or social exclusion
13. Understanding of child development, trauma, safeguarding, and youth offending legislation
14. Ability to assess risk, plan interventions, and manage complex situations with care and professionalism
15. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
16. Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
17. Ability to work flexibly across a range of settings, including outreach, schools, courts, and family homes
18. Experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
Desirable Criteria:
19. Knowledge of local services in Bootle or surrounding areas
20. Experience working with restorative justice or trauma-informed approaches
21. Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Additional Information:
22. Enhanced DBS check required
23. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
24. Commitment to ongoing training and development
Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
Harry Greenhalgh
Specialist Recruiter – Youth Justice
Service Care Solutions
harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
01772 208962